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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.20, 273.11 and 90.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.20, 273.11 and 90.79 is: 136.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.20 : 273.11 = 90.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.20/273.11 = 90.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.20x = 273.11 × 90.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.20x = 24,795.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,795.66/182.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.09

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