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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.73, 272.51 and 123.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.73, 272.51 and 123.97 is: 185.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.73 : 272.51 = 123.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.73/272.51 = 123.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.73x = 272.51 × 123.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.73x = 33,781.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,781.76/181.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.89

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