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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.25, 273.50 and 86.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.25, 273.50 and 86.07 is: 129.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.25 : 273.50 = 86.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.25/273.50 = 86.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.25x = 273.50 × 86.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.25x = 23,539.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,539.71/182.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.16

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