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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.33, 271.85 and 129.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.33, 271.85 and 129.94 is: 194.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.33 : 271.85 = 129.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.33/271.85 = 129.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.33x = 271.85 × 129.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.33x = 35,324.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,324.19/181.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.81

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