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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.65, 274.04 and 101.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.65, 274.04 and 101.56 is: 152.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.65 : 274.04 = 101.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.65/274.04 = 101.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.65x = 274.04 × 101.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.65x = 27,830.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,830.99/182.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.37

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