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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.79, 274.02 and 67.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.79, 274.02 and 67.21 is: 100.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.79 : 274.02 = 67.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.79/274.02 = 67.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.79x = 274.02 × 67.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.79x = 18,416.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,416.88/182.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.75

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