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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.10, 271.91 and 112.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.10, 271.91 and 112.91 is: 169.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.10 : 271.91 = 112.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.10/271.91 = 112.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.10x = 271.91 × 112.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.10x = 30,699.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,699.43/181.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.52

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