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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.87, 274.09 and 101.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.87, 274.09 and 101.55 is: 152.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.87 : 274.09 = 101.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.87/274.09 = 101.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.87x = 274.09 × 101.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.87x = 27,833.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,833.15/182.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.20

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