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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.88, 273.94 and 91.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.88, 273.94 and 91.39 is: 136.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.88 : 273.94 = 91.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.88/273.94 = 91.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.88x = 273.94 × 91.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.88x = 25,034.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,034.46/182.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.89

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