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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.20, 271.38 and 126.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.20, 271.38 and 126.92 is: 190.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.20 : 271.38 = 126.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.20/271.38 = 126.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.20x = 271.38 × 126.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.20x = 34,443.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,443.55/181.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.09

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