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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.70, 273.81 and 91.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.70, 273.81 and 91.42 is: 137.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.70 : 273.81 = 91.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.70/273.81 = 91.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.70x = 273.81 × 91.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.70x = 25,031.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,031.71/182.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.01

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