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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.81, 274.34 and 124.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.81, 274.34 and 124.89 is: 187.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.81 : 274.34 = 124.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.81/274.34 = 124.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.81x = 274.34 × 124.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.81x = 34,261.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,261.70/182.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.42

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