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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.26, 272.01 and 123.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.26, 272.01 and 123.24 is: 184.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.26 : 272.01 = 123.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.26/272.01 = 123.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.26x = 272.01 × 123.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.26x = 33,522.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,522.51/181.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.94

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