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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.24, 273.46 and 95.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.24, 273.46 and 95.56 is: 143.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.24 : 273.46 = 95.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.24/273.46 = 95.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.24x = 273.46 × 95.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.24x = 26,131.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,131.84/182.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.39

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