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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.26, 273.29 and 124.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.26, 273.29 and 124.55 is: 186.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.26 : 273.29 = 124.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.26/273.29 = 124.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.26x = 273.29 × 124.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.26x = 34,037.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,037.26/182.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.75

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