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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.93, 252.45 and 124.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.93, 252.45 and 124.79 is: 172.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.93 : 252.45 = 124.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.93/252.45 = 124.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.93x = 252.45 × 124.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.93x = 31,501.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,501.97/182.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.21

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