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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.72, 273.99 and 91.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.72, 273.99 and 91.46 is: 137.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.72 : 273.99 = 91.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.72/273.99 = 91.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.72x = 273.99 × 91.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.72x = 25,059.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,059.13/182.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.14

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