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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.36, 271.63 and 127.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.36, 271.63 and 127.23 is: 190.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.36 : 271.63 = 127.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.36/271.63 = 127.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.36x = 271.63 × 127.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.36x = 34,559.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,559.48/181.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.56

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