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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.08, 250.20 and 123.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.08, 250.20 and 123.12 is: 170.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.08 : 250.20 = 123.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.08/250.20 = 123.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.08x = 250.20 × 123.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.08x = 30,804.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,804.62/181.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.12

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