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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.62, 273.89 and 85.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.62, 273.89 and 85.02 is: 127.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.62 : 273.89 = 85.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.62/273.89 = 85.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.62x = 273.89 × 85.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.62x = 23,286.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,286.13/182.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.51

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