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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.45, 273.32 and 95.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.45, 273.32 and 95.65 is: 143.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.45 : 273.32 = 95.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.45/273.32 = 95.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.45x = 273.32 × 95.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.45x = 26,143.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,143.06/182.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.29

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