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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.26, 271.66 and 129.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.26, 271.66 and 129.94 is: 194.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.26 : 271.66 = 129.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.26/271.66 = 129.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.26x = 271.66 × 129.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.26x = 35,299.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,299.50/181.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.75

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