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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.20, 271.53 and 126.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.20, 271.53 and 126.26 is: 189.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.20 : 271.53 = 126.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.20/271.53 = 126.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.20x = 271.53 × 126.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.20x = 34,282.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,282.02/181.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.19

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