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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.35, 273.70 and 95.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.35, 273.70 and 95.74 is: 143.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.35 : 273.70 = 95.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.35/273.70 = 95.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.35x = 273.70 × 95.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.35x = 26,204.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,204.47/182.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.70

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