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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.06, 273.07 and 84.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.06, 273.07 and 84.52 is: 126.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.06 : 273.07 = 84.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.06/273.07 = 84.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.06x = 273.07 × 84.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.06x = 23,079.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,079.56/182.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.77

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