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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.34, 271.65 and 123.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.34, 271.65 and 123.42 is: 184.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.34 : 271.65 = 123.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.34/271.65 = 123.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.34x = 271.65 × 123.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.34x = 33,528.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,528.52/181.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.89

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