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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.30, 273.56 and 91.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.30, 273.56 and 91.01 is: 136.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.30 : 273.56 = 91.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.30/273.56 = 91.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.30x = 273.56 × 91.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.30x = 24,894.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,894.87/182.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.56

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