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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.08, 272.96 and 90.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.08, 272.96 and 90.59 is: 135.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.08 : 272.96 = 90.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.08/272.96 = 90.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.08x = 272.96 × 90.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.08x = 24,727.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,727.68/182.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.81

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