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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.10, 272.94 and 79.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.10, 272.94 and 79.23 is: 118.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.10 : 272.94 = 79.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.10/272.94 = 79.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.10x = 272.94 × 79.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.10x = 21,623.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,623.67/182.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.75

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