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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.06, 271.65 and 129.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.06, 271.65 and 129.05 is: 193.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.06 : 271.65 = 129.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.06/271.65 = 129.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.06x = 271.65 × 129.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.06x = 35,056.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,056.58/181.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.62

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