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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.66, 274.11 and 96.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.66, 274.11 and 96.06 is: 144.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.66 : 274.11 = 96.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.66/274.11 = 96.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.66x = 274.11 × 96.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.66x = 26,330.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,330.77/182.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.15

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