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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.54, 273.75 and 105.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.54, 273.75 and 105.49 is: 158.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.54 : 273.75 = 105.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.54/273.75 = 105.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.54x = 273.75 × 105.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.54x = 28,877.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,877.89/182.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.20

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