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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.39, 272.22 and 123.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.39, 272.22 and 123.47 is: 185.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.39 : 272.22 = 123.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.39/272.22 = 123.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.39x = 272.22 × 123.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.39x = 33,611.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,611.68/181.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.30

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