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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.03, 251.01 and 129.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.03, 251.01 and 129.56 is: 178.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.03 : 251.01 = 129.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.03/251.01 = 129.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.03x = 251.01 × 129.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.03x = 32,519.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,519.60/182.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.65

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