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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.74, 274.26 and 91.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.74, 274.26 and 91.40 is: 137.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.74 : 274.26 = 91.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.74/274.26 = 91.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.74x = 274.26 × 91.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.74x = 25,067.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,067.36/182.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.18

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