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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.52, 274.08 and 101.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.52, 274.08 and 101.52 is: 152.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.52 : 274.08 = 101.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.52/274.08 = 101.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.52x = 274.08 × 101.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.52x = 27,824.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,824.60/182.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.45

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