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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.30, 271.54 and 129.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.30, 271.54 and 129.66 is: 194.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.30 : 271.54 = 129.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.30/271.54 = 129.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.30x = 271.54 × 129.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.30x = 35,207.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,207.88/181.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.20

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