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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.07, 273.13 and 85.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.07, 273.13 and 85.88 is: 128.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.07 : 273.13 = 85.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.07/273.13 = 85.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.07x = 273.13 × 85.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.07x = 23,455.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,455.04/182.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.83

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