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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.28, 272.10 and 129.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.28, 272.10 and 129.98 is: 195.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.28 : 272.10 = 129.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.28/272.10 = 129.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.28x = 272.10 × 129.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.28x = 35,367.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,367.56/181.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.10

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