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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.34, 272.82 and 136.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.34, 272.82 and 136.55 is: 204.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.34 : 272.82 = 136.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.34/272.82 = 136.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.34x = 272.82 × 136.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.34x = 37,253.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,253.57/182.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.31

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