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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.85, 274.25 and 80.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.85, 274.25 and 80.12 is: 120.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.85 : 274.25 = 80.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.85/274.25 = 80.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.85x = 274.25 × 80.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.85x = 21,972.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,972.77/182.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.17

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