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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.14, 251.19 and 119.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.14, 251.19 and 119.95 is: 165.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.14 : 251.19 = 119.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.14/251.19 = 119.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.14x = 251.19 × 119.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.14x = 30,130.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,130.24/182.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.42

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