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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.05, 270.96 and 127.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.05, 270.96 and 127.18 is: 190.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.05 : 270.96 = 127.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.05/270.96 = 127.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.05x = 270.96 × 127.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.05x = 34,460.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,460.69/181.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.34

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