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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.60, 272.54 and 123.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.60, 272.54 and 123.70 is: 185.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.60 : 272.54 = 123.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.60/272.54 = 123.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.60x = 272.54 × 123.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.60x = 33,713.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,713.20/181.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.65

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