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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.14, 251.01 and 129.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.14, 251.01 and 129.68 is: 178.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.14 : 251.01 = 129.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.14/251.01 = 129.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.14x = 251.01 × 129.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.14x = 32,550.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,550.98/182.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.72

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