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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.02, 251.05 and 128.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.02, 251.05 and 128.76 is: 177.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.02 : 251.05 = 128.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.02/251.05 = 128.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.02x = 251.05 × 128.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.02x = 32,325.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,325.20/182.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.60

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