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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.96, 274.48 and 101.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.96, 274.48 and 101.84 is: 152.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.96 : 274.48 = 101.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.96/274.48 = 101.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.96x = 274.48 × 101.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.96x = 27,953.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,953.04/182.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.78

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