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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.23, 273.38 and 90.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.23, 273.38 and 90.90 is: 136.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.23 : 273.38 = 90.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.23/273.38 = 90.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.23x = 273.38 × 90.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.23x = 24,849.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,849.79/182.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.37

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