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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.02, 271.07 and 127.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.02, 271.07 and 127.26 is: 190.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.02 : 271.07 = 127.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.02/271.07 = 127.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.02x = 271.07 × 127.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.02x = 34,495.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,495.73/181.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.56

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