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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.02, 271.25 and 135.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.02, 271.25 and 135.16 is: 202.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.02 : 271.25 = 135.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.02/271.25 = 135.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.02x = 271.25 × 135.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.02x = 36,662.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,662.15/181.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.53

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