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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.11, 271.68 and 83.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.11, 271.68 and 83.61 is: 125.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.11 : 271.68 = 83.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.11/271.68 = 83.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.11x = 271.68 × 83.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.11x = 22,715.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,715.16/181.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.42

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