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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.08, 271.35 and 123.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.08, 271.35 and 123.35 is: 184.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.08 : 271.35 = 123.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.08/271.35 = 123.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.08x = 271.35 × 123.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.08x = 33,469.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,469.67/181.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.83

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