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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.70, 273.87 and 67.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.70, 273.87 and 67.07 is: 100.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.70 : 273.87 = 67.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.70/273.87 = 67.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.70x = 273.87 × 67.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.70x = 18,368.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,368.46/182.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.54

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