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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.92, 250.72 and 126.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.92, 250.72 and 126.52 is: 174.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.92 : 250.72 = 126.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.92/250.72 = 126.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.92x = 250.72 × 126.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.92x = 31,721.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,721.09/181.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.37

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