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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.12, 272.86 and 96.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.12, 272.86 and 96.36 is: 144.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.12 : 272.86 = 96.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.12/272.86 = 96.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.12x = 272.86 × 96.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.12x = 26,292.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,292.79/182.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.37

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