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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.08, 273.14 and 72.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.08, 273.14 and 72.36 is: 108.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.08 : 273.14 = 72.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.08/273.14 = 72.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.08x = 273.14 × 72.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.08x = 19,764.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,764.41/182.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.55

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