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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.20, 249.80 and 129.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.20, 249.80 and 129.36 is: 178.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.20 : 249.80 = 129.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.20/249.80 = 129.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.20x = 249.80 × 129.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.20x = 32,314.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,314.13/181.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.33

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