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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.93, 274.25 and 125.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.93, 274.25 and 125.01 is: 187.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.93 : 274.25 = 125.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.93/274.25 = 125.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.93x = 274.25 × 125.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.93x = 34,282.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,282.62/182.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.41

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