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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.90, 252.42 and 124.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.90, 252.42 and 124.78 is: 172.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.90 : 252.42 = 124.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.90/252.42 = 124.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.90x = 252.42 × 124.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.90x = 31,496.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,496.97/182.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.21

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