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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181, 271.49 and 71.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181, 271.49 and 71.28 is: 106.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181 : 271.49 = 71.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181/271.49 = 71.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181x = 271.49 × 71.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181x = 19,351.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,351.81/181
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.92

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