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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.09, 273.13 and 73.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.09, 273.13 and 73.82 is: 110.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.09 : 273.13 = 73.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.09/273.13 = 73.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.09x = 273.13 × 73.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.09x = 20,160.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,160.91/182.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.72

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