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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.40, 271.94 and 123.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.40, 271.94 and 123.45 is: 185.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.40 : 271.94 = 123.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.40/271.94 = 123.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.40x = 271.94 × 123.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.40x = 33,571.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,571.86/181.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.08

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