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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.68, 274.20 and 91.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.68, 274.20 and 91.44 is: 137.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.68 : 274.20 = 91.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.68/274.20 = 91.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.68x = 274.20 × 91.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.68x = 25,072.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,072.51/182.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.25

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