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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.14, 272.84 and 121.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.14, 272.84 and 121.30 is: 181.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.14 : 272.84 = 121.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.14/272.84 = 121.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.14x = 272.84 × 121.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.14x = 33,094.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,094.89/182.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.70

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