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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.15, 271.52 and 120.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.15, 271.52 and 120.13 is: 180.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.15 : 271.52 = 120.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.15/271.52 = 120.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.15x = 271.52 × 120.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.15x = 32,615.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,615.74/181.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.05

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