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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.60, 273.39 and 124.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.60, 273.39 and 124.76 is: 186.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.60 : 273.39 = 124.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.60/273.39 = 124.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.60x = 273.39 × 124.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.60x = 34,108.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,108.14/182.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.79

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