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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.88, 273.66 and 105.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.88, 273.66 and 105.92 is: 158.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.88 : 273.66 = 105.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.88/273.66 = 105.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.88x = 273.66 × 105.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.88x = 28,986.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,986.07/182.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.50

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