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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.15, 251.45 and 126.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.15, 251.45 and 126.87 is: 175.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.15 : 251.45 = 126.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.15/251.45 = 126.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.15x = 251.45 × 126.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.15x = 31,901.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,901.07/182.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.14

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