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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.92, 272.59 and 127.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.92, 272.59 and 127.18 is: 190.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.92 : 272.59 = 127.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.92/272.59 = 127.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.92x = 272.59 × 127.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.92x = 34,668.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,668.00/181.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.57

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