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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.86, 274.23 and 61.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.86, 274.23 and 61.09 is: 91.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.86 : 274.23 = 61.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.86/274.23 = 61.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.86x = 274.23 × 61.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.86x = 16,752.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,752.71/182.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.61

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