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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.18, 273.41 and 95.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.18, 273.41 and 95.54 is: 143.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.18 : 273.41 = 95.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.18/273.41 = 95.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.18x = 273.41 × 95.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.18x = 26,119.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,119.75/182.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.38

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