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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.08, 271.40 and 78.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.08, 271.40 and 78.25 is: 117.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.08 : 271.40 = 78.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.08/271.40 = 78.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.08x = 271.40 × 78.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.08x = 21,237.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,237.05/181.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.28

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