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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.61, 273.78 and 91.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.61, 273.78 and 91.26 is: 136.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.61 : 273.78 = 91.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.61/273.78 = 91.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.61x = 273.78 × 91.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.61x = 24,985.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,985.16/182.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.82

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