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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.17, 271.42 and 120.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.17, 271.42 and 120.15 is: 180.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.17 : 271.42 = 120.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.17/271.42 = 120.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.17x = 271.42 × 120.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.17x = 32,610.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,610.81/181.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.00

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