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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.67, 273.72 and 95.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.67, 273.72 and 95.88 is: 143.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.67 : 273.72 = 95.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.67/273.72 = 95.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.67x = 273.72 × 95.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.67x = 26,244.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,244.27/182.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.67

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