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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.12, 251.37 and 120.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.12, 251.37 and 120.02 is: 165.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.12 : 251.37 = 120.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.12/251.37 = 120.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.12x = 251.37 × 120.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.12x = 30,168.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,168.17/182.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.65

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