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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.42, 273.40 and 91.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.42, 273.40 and 91.14 is: 136.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.42 : 273.40 = 91.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.42/273.40 = 91.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.42x = 273.40 × 91.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.42x = 24,918.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,918.13/182.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.60

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