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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.40, 272.08 and 126.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.40, 272.08 and 126.42 is: 189.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.40 : 272.08 = 126.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.40/272.08 = 126.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.40x = 272.08 × 126.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.40x = 34,396.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,396.35/181.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.62

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