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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.12, 271.08 and 129.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.12, 271.08 and 129.76 is: 194.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.12 : 271.08 = 129.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.12/271.08 = 129.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.12x = 271.08 × 129.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.12x = 35,175.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,175.34/181.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.21

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