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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.71, 273.79 and 101.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.71, 273.79 and 101.31 is: 151.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.71 : 273.79 = 101.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.71/273.79 = 101.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.71x = 273.79 × 101.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.71x = 27,737.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,737.66/182.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.81

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