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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.07, 271.62 and 107.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.07, 271.62 and 107.87 is: 161.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.07 : 271.62 = 107.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.07/271.62 = 107.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.07x = 271.62 × 107.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.07x = 29,298.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,298.29/181.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.81

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