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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.70, 274.25 and 121.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.70, 274.25 and 121.95 is: 183.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.70 : 274.25 = 121.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.70/274.25 = 121.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.70x = 274.25 × 121.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.70x = 33,445.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,445.09/182.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.06

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