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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.02, 271.52 and 83.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.02, 271.52 and 83.50 is: 125.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.02 : 271.52 = 83.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.02/271.52 = 83.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.02x = 271.52 × 83.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.02x = 22,671.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,671.50/181.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.24

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