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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181, 271.56 and 72.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181, 271.56 and 72.73 is: 109.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181 : 271.56 = 72.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181/271.56 = 72.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181x = 271.56 × 72.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181x = 19,750.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,750.56/181
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.12

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