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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.91, 250.93 and 126.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.91, 250.93 and 126.65 is: 174.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.91 : 250.93 = 126.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.91/250.93 = 126.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.91x = 250.93 × 126.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.91x = 31,780.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,780.28/181.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.70

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