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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.20, 273.38 and 95.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.20, 273.38 and 95.51 is: 143.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.20 : 273.38 = 95.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.20/273.38 = 95.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.20x = 273.38 × 95.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.20x = 26,110.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,110.83/182.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.31

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