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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.86, 274.34 and 67.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.86, 274.34 and 67.36 is: 101.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.86 : 274.34 = 67.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.86/274.34 = 67.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.86x = 274.34 × 67.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.86x = 18,478.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,478.39/182.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.05

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