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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.13, 251.40 and 123.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.13, 251.40 and 123.95 is: 171.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.13 : 251.40 = 123.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.13/251.40 = 123.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.13x = 251.40 × 123.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.13x = 31,159.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,159.15/182.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.08

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