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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.39, 271.68 and 120.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.39, 271.68 and 120.37 is: 180.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.39 : 271.68 = 120.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.39/271.68 = 120.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.39x = 271.68 × 120.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.39x = 32,702.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,702.12/181.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.29

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