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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.39, 273.56 and 72.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.39, 273.56 and 72.69 is: 109.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.39 : 273.56 = 72.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.39/273.56 = 72.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.39x = 273.56 × 72.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.39x = 19,885.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,885.08/182.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.03

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