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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.90, 274.12 and 86.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.90, 274.12 and 86.50 is: 129.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.90 : 274.12 = 86.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.90/274.12 = 86.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.90x = 274.12 × 86.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.90x = 23,711.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,711.38/182.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.64

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