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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.04, 271.25 and 134.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.04, 271.25 and 134.97 is: 202.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.04 : 271.25 = 134.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.04/271.25 = 134.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.04x = 271.25 × 134.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.04x = 36,609.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,609.43/181.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.22

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