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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.89, 272.89 and 124.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.89, 272.89 and 124.03 is: 186.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.89 : 272.89 = 124.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.89/272.89 = 124.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.89x = 272.89 × 124.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.89x = 33,846.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,846.55/181.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.08

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