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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.25, 251.54 and 129.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.25, 251.54 and 129.73 is: 179.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.25 : 251.54 = 129.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.25/251.54 = 129.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.25x = 251.54 × 129.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.25x = 32,632.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,632.28/182.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.05

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