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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.02, 273.96 and 136.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.02, 273.96 and 136.61 is: 205.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.02 : 273.96 = 136.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.02/273.96 = 136.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.02x = 273.96 × 136.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.02x = 37,424.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,424.99/182.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.61

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