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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.87, 274.41 and 80.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.87, 274.41 and 80.15 is: 120.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.87 : 274.41 = 80.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.87/274.41 = 80.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.87x = 274.41 × 80.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.87x = 21,993.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,993.08/182.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.27

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