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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.92, 274.03 and 101.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.92, 274.03 and 101.82 is: 152.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.92 : 274.03 = 101.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.92/274.03 = 101.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.92x = 274.03 × 101.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.92x = 27,901.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,901.73/182.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.54

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