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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.63, 273.41 and 95.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.63, 273.41 and 95.76 is: 143.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.63 : 273.41 = 95.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.63/273.41 = 95.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.63x = 273.41 × 95.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.63x = 26,181.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,181.98/182.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.36

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