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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.87, 274.47 and 101.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.87, 274.47 and 101.60 is: 152.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.87 : 274.47 = 101.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.87/274.47 = 101.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.87x = 274.47 × 101.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.87x = 27,886.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,886.15/182.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.49

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