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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.10, 273.24 and 124.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.10, 273.24 and 124.32 is: 186.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.10 : 273.24 = 124.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.10/273.24 = 124.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.10x = 273.24 × 124.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.10x = 33,969.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,969.20/182.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.54

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