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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.81, 273.93 and 124.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.81, 273.93 and 124.02 is: 185.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.81 : 273.93 = 124.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.81/273.93 = 124.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.81x = 273.93 × 124.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.81x = 33,972.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,972.80/182.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.84

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