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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.11, 273.31 and 95.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.11, 273.31 and 95.47 is: 143.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.11 : 273.31 = 95.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.11/273.31 = 95.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.11x = 273.31 × 95.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.11x = 26,092.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,092.91/182.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.28

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