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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.10, 272.85 and 136.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.10, 272.85 and 136.27 is: 204.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.10 : 272.85 = 136.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.10/272.85 = 136.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.10x = 272.85 × 136.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.10x = 37,181.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,181.27/182.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.18

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