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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.42, 271.59 and 120.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.42, 271.59 and 120.34 is: 180.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.42 : 271.59 = 120.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.42/271.59 = 120.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.42x = 271.59 × 120.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.42x = 32,683.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,683.14/181.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.15

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