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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.50, 272 and 126.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.50, 272 and 126.60 is: 189.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.50 : 272 = 126.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.50/272 = 126.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.50x = 272 × 126.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.50x = 34,435.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,435.20/181.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.73

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