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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.01, 272.98 and 89.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.01, 272.98 and 89.37 is: 134.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.01 : 272.98 = 89.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.01/272.98 = 89.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.01x = 272.98 × 89.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.01x = 24,396.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,396.22/182.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.04

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