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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.62, 273.54 and 95.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.62, 273.54 and 95.70 is: 143.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.62 : 273.54 = 95.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.62/273.54 = 95.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.62x = 273.54 × 95.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.62x = 26,177.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,177.78/182.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.35

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