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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.18, 272.74 and 124.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.18, 272.74 and 124.26 is: 186.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.18 : 272.74 = 124.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.18/272.74 = 124.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.18x = 272.74 × 124.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.18x = 33,890.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,890.67/182.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.03

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