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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.99, 274.32 and 91.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.99, 274.32 and 91.64 is: 137.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.99 : 274.32 = 91.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.99/274.32 = 91.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.99x = 274.32 × 91.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.99x = 25,137.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,137.31/182.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.37

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