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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182, 272.85 and 136.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182, 272.85 and 136.10 is: 204.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182 : 272.85 = 136.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182/272.85 = 136.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182x = 272.85 × 136.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182x = 37,134.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,134.89/182
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.04

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