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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.14, 251.36 and 120.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.14, 251.36 and 120.07 is: 165.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.14 : 251.36 = 120.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.14/251.36 = 120.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.14x = 251.36 × 120.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.14x = 30,180.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,180.80/182.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.70

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