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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.05, 272.94 and 95.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.05, 272.94 and 95.38 is: 143.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.05 : 272.94 = 95.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.05/272.94 = 95.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.05x = 272.94 × 95.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.05x = 26,031.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,031.98/182.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.00

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