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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.18, 273.27 and 123.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.18, 273.27 and 123.99 is: 185.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.18 : 273.27 = 123.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.18/273.27 = 123.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.18x = 273.27 × 123.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.18x = 33,883.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,883.55/182.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.99

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