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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.04, 273 and 90.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.04, 273 and 90.72 is: 136.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.04 : 273 = 90.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.04/273 = 90.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.04x = 273 × 90.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.04x = 24,766.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,766.56/182.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.05

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