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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.70, 274.16 and 101.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.70, 274.16 and 101.54 is: 152.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.70 : 274.16 = 101.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.70/274.16 = 101.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.70x = 274.16 × 101.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.70x = 27,836.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,836.33/182.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.36

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