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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.53, 273.81 and 59.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.53, 273.81 and 59.14 is: 88.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.53 : 273.81 = 59.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.53/273.81 = 59.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.53x = 273.81 × 59.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.53x = 16,192.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,192.83/182.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.72

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