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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.03, 271.64 and 112.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.03, 271.64 and 112.72 is: 169.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.03 : 271.64 = 112.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.03/271.64 = 112.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.03x = 271.64 × 112.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.03x = 30,619.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,619.26/181.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.14

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