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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.58, 272.37 and 127.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.58, 272.37 and 127.72 is: 191.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.58 : 272.37 = 127.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.58/272.37 = 127.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.58x = 272.37 × 127.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.58x = 34,785.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,785.10/181.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.57

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