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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.93, 274.52 and 91.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.93, 274.52 and 91.60 is: 137.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.93 : 274.52 = 91.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.93/274.52 = 91.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.93x = 274.52 × 91.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.93x = 25,145.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,145.57/182.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.46

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