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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.22, 249.99 and 126.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.22, 249.99 and 126.01 is: 173.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.22 : 249.99 = 126.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.22/249.99 = 126.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.22x = 249.99 × 126.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.22x = 31,499.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,499.99/181.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.82

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