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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.57, 272.39 and 126.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.57, 272.39 and 126.21 is: 189.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.57 : 272.39 = 126.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.57/272.39 = 126.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.57x = 272.39 × 126.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.57x = 34,378.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,378.34/181.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.34

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