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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.46, 273.38 and 95.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.46, 273.38 and 95.66 is: 143.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.46 : 273.38 = 95.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.46/273.38 = 95.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.46x = 273.38 × 95.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.46x = 26,150.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,150.40/182.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.32

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