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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.05, 271.67 and 129.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.05, 271.67 and 129.71 is: 194.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.05 : 271.67 = 129.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.05/271.67 = 129.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.05x = 271.67 × 129.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.05x = 35,236.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,236.31/181.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.62

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