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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.91, 250.87 and 122.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.91, 250.87 and 122.91 is: 169.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.91 : 250.87 = 122.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.91/250.87 = 122.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.91x = 250.87 × 122.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.91x = 30,834.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,834.12/181.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.50

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