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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181, 271.72 and 129.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181, 271.72 and 129.96 is: 195.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181 : 271.72 = 129.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181/271.72 = 129.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181x = 271.72 × 129.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181x = 35,312.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,312.73/181
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.10

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