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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.11, 272.88 and 84.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.11, 272.88 and 84.59 is: 126.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.11 : 272.88 = 84.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.11/272.88 = 84.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.11x = 272.88 × 84.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.11x = 23,081.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,081.34/182.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.75

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