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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.91, 274.24 and 121.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.91, 274.24 and 121.87 is: 182.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.91 : 274.24 = 121.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.91/274.24 = 121.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.91x = 274.24 × 121.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.91x = 33,421.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,421.10/182.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.72

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