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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.76, 274.04 and 96.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.76, 274.04 and 96.09 is: 144.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.76 : 274.04 = 96.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.76/274.04 = 96.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.76x = 274.04 × 96.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.76x = 26,332.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,332.50/182.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.08

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