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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.50, 272.22 and 127.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.50, 272.22 and 127.23 is: 190.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.50 : 272.22 = 127.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.50/272.22 = 127.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.50x = 272.22 × 127.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.50x = 34,634.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,634.55/181.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.82

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