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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.58, 271.82 and 127.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.58, 271.82 and 127.32 is: 190.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.58 : 271.82 = 127.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.58/271.82 = 127.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.58x = 271.82 × 127.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.58x = 34,608.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,608.12/181.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.59

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