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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.25, 272.90 and 121.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.25, 272.90 and 121.10 is: 181.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.25 : 272.90 = 121.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.25/272.90 = 121.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.25x = 272.90 × 121.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.25x = 33,047.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,047.13/182.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.33

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