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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.11, 271.59 and 120.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.11, 271.59 and 120.54 is: 180.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.11 : 271.59 = 120.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.11/271.59 = 120.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.11x = 271.59 × 120.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.11x = 32,737.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,737.46/181.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.76

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