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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181, 271.56 and 103.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181, 271.56 and 103.87 is: 155.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181 : 271.56 = 103.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181/271.56 = 103.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181x = 271.56 × 103.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181x = 28,206.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,206.94/181
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.84

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