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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.07, 272.92 and 127.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.07, 272.92 and 127.23 is: 190.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.07 : 272.92 = 127.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.07/272.92 = 127.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.07x = 272.92 × 127.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.07x = 34,723.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,723.61/182.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.72

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