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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.58, 273.68 and 91.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.58, 273.68 and 91.23 is: 136.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.58 : 273.68 = 91.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.58/273.68 = 91.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.58x = 273.68 × 91.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.58x = 24,967.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,967.83/182.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.75

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