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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.66, 273.58 and 91.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.66, 273.58 and 91.13 is: 136.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.66 : 273.58 = 91.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.66/273.58 = 91.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.66x = 273.58 × 91.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.66x = 24,929.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,929.75/182.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.49

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