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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.07, 272.82 and 90.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.07, 272.82 and 90.72 is: 135.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.07 : 272.82 = 90.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.07/272.82 = 90.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.07x = 272.82 × 90.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.07x = 24,750.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,750.23/182.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.94

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