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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.55, 273.56 and 101.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.55, 273.56 and 101.28 is: 151.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.55 : 273.56 = 101.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.55/273.56 = 101.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.55x = 273.56 × 101.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.55x = 27,705.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,705.65/182.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.77

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