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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.89, 274.26 and 96.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.89, 274.26 and 96.19 is: 144.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.89 : 274.26 = 96.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.89/274.26 = 96.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.89x = 274.26 × 96.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.89x = 26,380.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,380.59/182.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.24

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