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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.57, 271.78 and 129.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.57, 271.78 and 129.63 is: 194.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.57 : 271.78 = 129.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.57/271.78 = 129.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.57x = 271.78 × 129.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.57x = 35,229.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,229.61/181.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.03

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