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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.10, 271.35 and 135.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.10, 271.35 and 135.27 is: 202.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.10 : 271.35 = 135.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.10/271.35 = 135.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.10x = 271.35 × 135.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.10x = 36,705.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,705.51/181.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.68

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