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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.91, 251.10 and 126.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.91, 251.10 and 126.83 is: 175.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.91 : 251.10 = 126.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.91/251.10 = 126.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.91x = 251.10 × 126.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.91x = 31,847.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,847.64/181.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.07

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