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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.92, 274.27 and 125.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.92, 274.27 and 125.23 is: 187.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.92 : 274.27 = 125.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.92/274.27 = 125.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.92x = 274.27 × 125.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.92x = 34,346.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,346.83/182.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.77

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