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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.02, 272.92 and 85.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.02, 272.92 and 85.74 is: 128.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.02 : 272.92 = 85.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.02/272.92 = 85.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.02x = 272.92 × 85.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.02x = 23,400.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,400.16/182.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.56

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