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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.08, 272.44 and 136.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.08, 272.44 and 136.36 is: 204.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.08 : 272.44 = 136.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.08/272.44 = 136.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.08x = 272.44 × 136.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.08x = 37,149.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,149.92/182.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.03

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