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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.23, 272.91 and 124.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.23, 272.91 and 124.25 is: 186.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.23 : 272.91 = 124.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.23/272.91 = 124.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.23x = 272.91 × 124.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.23x = 33,909.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,909.07/182.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.08

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