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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.66, 274.07 and 91.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.66, 274.07 and 91.36 is: 137.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.66 : 274.07 = 91.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.66/274.07 = 91.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.66x = 274.07 × 91.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.66x = 25,039.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,039.04/182.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.08

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