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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.02, 272.85 and 95.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.02, 272.85 and 95.20 is: 142.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.02 : 272.85 = 95.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.02/272.85 = 95.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.02x = 272.85 × 95.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.02x = 25,975.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,975.32/182.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.71

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