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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.10, 271.35 and 129.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.10, 271.35 and 129.77 is: 194.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.10 : 271.35 = 129.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.10/271.35 = 129.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.10x = 271.35 × 129.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.10x = 35,212.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,212.75/181.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.44

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