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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.69, 274.03 and 102.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.69, 274.03 and 102.04 is: 153.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.69 : 274.03 = 102.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.69/274.03 = 102.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.69x = 274.03 × 102.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.69x = 27,962.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,962.02/182.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.06

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