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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.12, 271.58 and 83.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.12, 271.58 and 83.60 is: 125.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.12 : 271.58 = 83.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.12/271.58 = 83.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.12x = 271.58 × 83.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.12x = 22,704.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,704.30/181.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.36

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