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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.45, 251.97 and 124.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.45, 251.97 and 124.13 is: 171.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.45 : 251.97 = 124.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.45/251.97 = 124.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.45x = 251.97 × 124.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.45x = 31,275.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,275.78/182.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.43

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