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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.86, 250.83 and 129.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.86, 250.83 and 129.48 is: 178.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.86 : 250.83 = 129.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.86/250.83 = 129.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.86x = 250.83 × 129.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.86x = 32,477.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,477.47/181.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.59

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