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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.94, 274.23 and 86.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.94, 274.23 and 86.82 is: 130.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.94 : 274.23 = 86.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.94/274.23 = 86.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.94x = 274.23 × 86.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.94x = 23,808.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,808.65/182.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.14

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