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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.11, 271.46 and 72.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.11, 271.46 and 72.93 is: 109.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.11 : 271.46 = 72.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.11/271.46 = 72.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.11x = 271.46 × 72.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.11x = 19,797.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,797.21/181.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.31

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