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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.61, 273.70 and 105.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.61, 273.70 and 105.42 is: 158.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.61 : 273.70 = 105.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.61/273.70 = 105.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.61x = 273.70 × 105.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.61x = 28,852.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,852.09/182.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.00

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