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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.12, 273.04 and 90.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.12, 273.04 and 90.77 is: 136.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.12 : 273.04 = 90.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.12/273.04 = 90.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.12x = 273.04 × 90.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.12x = 24,783.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,783.78/182.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.08

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