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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.62, 273.49 and 105.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.62, 273.49 and 105.42 is: 157.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.62 : 273.49 = 105.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.62/273.49 = 105.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.62x = 273.49 × 105.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.62x = 28,831.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,831.32/182.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.88

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