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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.08, 251.14 and 126.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.08, 251.14 and 126.83 is: 174.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.08 : 251.14 = 126.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.08/251.14 = 126.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.08x = 251.14 × 126.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.08x = 31,852.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,852.09/182.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.94

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