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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.12, 273.15 and 84.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.12, 273.15 and 84.59 is: 126.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.12 : 273.15 = 84.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.12/273.15 = 84.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.12x = 273.15 × 84.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.12x = 23,105.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,105.42/182.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.87

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