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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.66, 274.19 and 125.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.66, 274.19 and 125.15 is: 187.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.66 : 274.19 = 125.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.66/274.19 = 125.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.66x = 274.19 × 125.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.66x = 34,312.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,312.88/182.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.86

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