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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.84, 274.32 and 125.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.84, 274.32 and 125.12 is: 187.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.84 : 274.32 = 125.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.84/274.32 = 125.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.84x = 274.32 × 125.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.84x = 34,322.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,322.92/182.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.72

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