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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.14, 271.83 and 127.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.14, 271.83 and 127.08 is: 190.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.14 : 271.83 = 127.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.14/271.83 = 127.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.14x = 271.83 × 127.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.14x = 34,544.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,544.16/181.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.70

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