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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.61, 274.07 and 79.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.61, 274.07 and 79.97 is: 120.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.61 : 274.07 = 79.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.61/274.07 = 79.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.61x = 274.07 × 79.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.61x = 21,915.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,915.61/182.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.01

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