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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.82, 274.28 and 91.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.82, 274.28 and 91.50 is: 137.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.82 : 274.28 = 91.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.82/274.28 = 91.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.82x = 274.28 × 91.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.82x = 25,096.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,096.62/182.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.28

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