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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.08, 271.62 and 72.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.08, 271.62 and 72.84 is: 109.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.08 : 271.62 = 72.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.08/271.62 = 72.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.08x = 271.62 × 72.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.08x = 19,784.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,784.80/181.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.26

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