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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.64, 272.57 and 127.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.64, 272.57 and 127.58 is: 191.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.64 : 272.57 = 127.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.64/272.57 = 127.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.64x = 272.57 × 127.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.64x = 34,772.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,772.48/181.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.43

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