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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.20, 272.70 and 128.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.20, 272.70 and 128.20 is: 191.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.20 : 272.70 = 128.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.20/272.70 = 128.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.20x = 272.70 × 128.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.20x = 34,960.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,960.14/182.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.88

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