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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.89, 274.34 and 80.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.89, 274.34 and 80.12 is: 120.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.89 : 274.34 = 80.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.89/274.34 = 80.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.89x = 274.34 × 80.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.89x = 21,979.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,979.03/182.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.18

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