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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.84, 273.94 and 91.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.84, 273.94 and 91.32 is: 136.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.84 : 273.94 = 91.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.84/273.94 = 91.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.84x = 273.94 × 91.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.84x = 25,016.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,016.20/182.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.82

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