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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.03, 271.34 and 119.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.03, 271.34 and 119.37 is: 178.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.03 : 271.34 = 119.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.03/271.34 = 119.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.03x = 271.34 × 119.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.03x = 32,389.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,389.86/181.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.92

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