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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.04, 272.86 and 84.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.04, 272.86 and 84.52 is: 126.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.04 : 272.86 = 84.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.04/272.86 = 84.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.04x = 272.86 × 84.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.04x = 23,061.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,061.20/182.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.68

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