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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.12, 272.97 and 90.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.12, 272.97 and 90.86 is: 136.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.12 : 272.97 = 90.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.12/272.97 = 90.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.12x = 272.97 × 90.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.12x = 24,800.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,800.69/182.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.18

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