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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.04, 272.86 and 136.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.04, 272.86 and 136.12 is: 204.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.04 : 272.86 = 136.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.04/272.86 = 136.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.04x = 272.86 × 136.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.04x = 37,141.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,141.70/182.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.03

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