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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.02, 272.86 and 73.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.02, 272.86 and 73.72 is: 110.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.02 : 272.86 = 73.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.02/272.86 = 73.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.02x = 272.86 × 73.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.02x = 20,115.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,115.24/182.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.51

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