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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.27, 273.54 and 95.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.27, 273.54 and 95.63 is: 143.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.27 : 273.54 = 95.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.27/273.54 = 95.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.27x = 273.54 × 95.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.27x = 26,157.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,157.26/182.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.51

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