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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.29, 272.88 and 136.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.29, 272.88 and 136.75 is: 204.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.29 : 272.88 = 136.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.29/272.88 = 136.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.29x = 272.88 × 136.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.29x = 37,316.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,316.34/182.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.71

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