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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.72, 273.80 and 101.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.72, 273.80 and 101.52 is: 152.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.72 : 273.80 = 101.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.72/273.80 = 101.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.72x = 273.80 × 101.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.72x = 27,796.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,796.18/182.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.12

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