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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.25, 273.34 and 95.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.25, 273.34 and 95.55 is: 143.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.25 : 273.34 = 95.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.25/273.34 = 95.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.25x = 273.34 × 95.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.25x = 26,116.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,116.73/182.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.30

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