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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.58, 273.72 and 85.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.58, 273.72 and 85.14 is: 127.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.58 : 273.72 = 85.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.58/273.72 = 85.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.58x = 273.72 × 85.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.58x = 23,304.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,304.52/182.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.64

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