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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.11, 271.65 and 72.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.11, 271.65 and 72.89 is: 109.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.11 : 271.65 = 72.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.11/271.65 = 72.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.11x = 271.65 × 72.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.11x = 19,800.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,800.57/181.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.33

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