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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.75, 273.81 and 85.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.75, 273.81 and 85.14 is: 127.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.75 : 273.81 = 85.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.75/273.81 = 85.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.75x = 273.81 × 85.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.75x = 23,312.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,312.18/182.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.57

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