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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.25, 273.21 and 90.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.25, 273.21 and 90.99 is: 136.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.25 : 273.21 = 90.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.25/273.21 = 90.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.25x = 273.21 × 90.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.25x = 24,858.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,858.01/182.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.40

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