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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.50, 273.84 and 91.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.50, 273.84 and 91.21 is: 136.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.50 : 273.84 = 91.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.50/273.84 = 91.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.50x = 273.84 × 91.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.50x = 24,975.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,975.12/182.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.85

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