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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.08, 251.58 and 124.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.08, 251.58 and 124.12 is: 171.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.08 : 251.58 = 124.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.08/251.58 = 124.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.08x = 251.58 × 124.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.08x = 31,226.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,226.11/182.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.50

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