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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.38, 271.86 and 123.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.38, 271.86 and 123.66 is: 185.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.38 : 271.86 = 123.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.38/271.86 = 123.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.38x = 271.86 × 123.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.38x = 33,618.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,618.21/181.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.35

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