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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.96, 274.59 and 125.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.96, 274.59 and 125.09 is: 187.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.96 : 274.59 = 125.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.96/274.59 = 125.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.96x = 274.59 × 125.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.96x = 34,349.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,349.66/182.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.75

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