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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.79, 273.92 and 101.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.79, 273.92 and 101.52 is: 152.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.79 : 273.92 = 101.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.79/273.92 = 101.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.79x = 273.92 × 101.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.79x = 27,807.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,807.85/182.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.13

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