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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.12, 250.08 and 129.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.12, 250.08 and 129.28 is: 178.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.12 : 250.08 = 129.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.12/250.08 = 129.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.12x = 250.08 × 129.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.12x = 32,330.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,330.34/181.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.50

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