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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.76, 274.20 and 105.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.76, 274.20 and 105.87 is: 158.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.76 : 274.20 = 105.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.76/274.20 = 105.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.76x = 274.20 × 105.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.76x = 29,029.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,029.55/182.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.84

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