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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.35, 273.52 and 124.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.35, 273.52 and 124.68 is: 187.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.35 : 273.52 = 124.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.35/273.52 = 124.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.35x = 273.52 × 124.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.35x = 34,103.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,103.66/182.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.02

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