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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.95, 273.08 and 127.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.95, 273.08 and 127.89 is: 191.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.95 : 273.08 = 127.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.95/273.08 = 127.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.95x = 273.08 × 127.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.95x = 34,923.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,923.56/181.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.94

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