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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.60, 273.73 and 91.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.60, 273.73 and 91.21 is: 136.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.60 : 273.73 = 91.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.60/273.73 = 91.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.60x = 273.73 × 91.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.60x = 24,965.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,965.09/182.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.72

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