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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.90, 274.42 and 74.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.90, 274.42 and 74.68 is: 112.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.90 : 274.42 = 74.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.90/274.42 = 74.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.90x = 274.42 × 74.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.90x = 20,493.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,493.69/182.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.05

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