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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.88, 251.95 and 127.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.88, 251.95 and 127.52 is: 175.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.88 : 251.95 = 127.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.88/251.95 = 127.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.88x = 251.95 × 127.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.88x = 32,128.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,128.98/182.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.68

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