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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.96, 274.56 and 96.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.96, 274.56 and 96.26 is: 144.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.96 : 274.56 = 96.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.96/274.56 = 96.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.96x = 274.56 × 96.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.96x = 26,427.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,427.29/182.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.45

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