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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.03, 271.41 and 103.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.03, 271.41 and 103.97 is: 155.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.03 : 271.41 = 103.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.03/271.41 = 103.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.03x = 271.41 × 103.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.03x = 28,219.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,219.18/181.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.88

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