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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.06, 271.71 and 72.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.06, 271.71 and 72.86 is: 109.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.06 : 271.71 = 72.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.06/271.71 = 72.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.06x = 271.71 × 72.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.06x = 19,795.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,795.43/181.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.33

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