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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.55, 273.87 and 85.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.55, 273.87 and 85.07 is: 127.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.55 : 273.87 = 85.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.55/273.87 = 85.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.55x = 273.87 × 85.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.55x = 23,296.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,296.75/182.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.62

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