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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.13, 273.19 and 73.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.13, 273.19 and 73.99 is: 110.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.13 : 273.19 = 73.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.13/273.19 = 73.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.13x = 273.19 × 73.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.13x = 20,213.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,213.33/182.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.98

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