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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.50, 273.72 and 60.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.50, 273.72 and 60.75 is: 91.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.50 : 273.72 = 60.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.50/273.72 = 60.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.50x = 273.72 × 60.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.50x = 16,628.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,628.49/182.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.12

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