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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.66, 273.26 and 101.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.66, 273.26 and 101.55 is: 151.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.66 : 273.26 = 101.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.66/273.26 = 101.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.66x = 273.26 × 101.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.66x = 27,749.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,749.55/182.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.92

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