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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.07, 271.17 and 129.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.07, 271.17 and 129.47 is: 193.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.07 : 271.17 = 129.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.07/271.17 = 129.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.07x = 271.17 × 129.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.07x = 35,107.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,107.02/181.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.89

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