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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.02, 272.83 and 120.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.02, 272.83 and 120.36 is: 180.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.02 : 272.83 = 120.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.02/272.83 = 120.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.02x = 272.83 × 120.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.02x = 32,837.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,837.82/182.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.41

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