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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.58, 273.35 and 95.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.58, 273.35 and 95.72 is: 143.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.58 : 273.35 = 95.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.58/273.35 = 95.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.58x = 273.35 × 95.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.58x = 26,163.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,163.67/182.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.30

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