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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.65, 273.93 and 85.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.65, 273.93 and 85.14 is: 127.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.65 : 273.93 = 85.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.65/273.93 = 85.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.65x = 273.93 × 85.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.65x = 23,323.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,323.30/182.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.70

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