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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.57, 273.83 and 105.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.57, 273.83 and 105.48 is: 158.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.57 : 273.83 = 105.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.57/273.83 = 105.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.57x = 273.83 × 105.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.57x = 28,883.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,883.06/182.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.21

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