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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.13, 273.14 and 60.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.13, 273.14 and 60.36 is: 90.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.13 : 273.14 = 60.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.13/273.14 = 60.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.13x = 273.14 × 60.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.13x = 16,487.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,487.17/182.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.52

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