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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.07, 272.95 and 90.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.07, 272.95 and 90.83 is: 136.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.07 : 272.95 = 90.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.07/272.95 = 90.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.07x = 272.95 × 90.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.07x = 24,792.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,792.05/182.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.17

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