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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.03, 271.37 and 129.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.03, 271.37 and 129.77 is: 194.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.03 : 271.37 = 129.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.03/271.37 = 129.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.03x = 271.37 × 129.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.03x = 35,215.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,215.68/181.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.53

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