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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.02, 271.26 and 135.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.02, 271.26 and 135.18 is: 202.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.02 : 271.26 = 135.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.02/271.26 = 135.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.02x = 271.26 × 135.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.02x = 36,668.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,668.93/181.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.57

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