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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.44, 273.32 and 90.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.44, 273.32 and 90.92 is: 136.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.44 : 273.32 = 90.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.44/273.32 = 90.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.44x = 273.32 × 90.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.44x = 24,850.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,850.25/182.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.21

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