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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.92, 250.92 and 123.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.92, 250.92 and 123.84 is: 170.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.92 : 250.92 = 123.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.92/250.92 = 123.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.92x = 250.92 × 123.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.92x = 31,073.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,073.93/181.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.81

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