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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182, 251.21 and 123.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182, 251.21 and 123.07 is: 169.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182 : 251.21 = 123.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182/251.21 = 123.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182x = 251.21 × 123.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182x = 30,916.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,916.41/182
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.87

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