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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.60, 274.04 and 124.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.60, 274.04 and 124.70 is: 187.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.60 : 274.04 = 124.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.60/274.04 = 124.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.60x = 274.04 × 124.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.60x = 34,172.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,172.79/182.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.15

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