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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.28, 251.14 and 126.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.28, 251.14 and 126.92 is: 174.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.28 : 251.14 = 126.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.28/251.14 = 126.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.28x = 251.14 × 126.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.28x = 31,874.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,874.69/182.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.87

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