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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.02, 271.55 and 72.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.02, 271.55 and 72.81 is: 109.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.02 : 271.55 = 72.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.02/271.55 = 72.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.02x = 271.55 × 72.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.02x = 19,771.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,771.19/181.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.22

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