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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.76, 272.14 and 119.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.76, 272.14 and 119.90 is: 179.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.76 : 272.14 = 119.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.76/272.14 = 119.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.76x = 272.14 × 119.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.76x = 32,629.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,629.97/181.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.53

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