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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.05, 251.14 and 119.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.05, 251.14 and 119.91 is: 165.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.05 : 251.14 = 119.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.05/251.14 = 119.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.05x = 251.14 × 119.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.05x = 30,114.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,114.20/182.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.42

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