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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.76, 272.79 and 127.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.76, 272.79 and 127.71 is: 191.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.76 : 272.79 = 127.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.76/272.79 = 127.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.76x = 272.79 × 127.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.76x = 34,838.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,838.01/181.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.68

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