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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.38, 271.35 and 127.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.38, 271.35 and 127.14 is: 190.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.38 : 271.35 = 127.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.38/271.35 = 127.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.38x = 271.35 × 127.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.38x = 34,499.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,499.44/181.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.21

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