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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.12, 271.78 and 112.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.12, 271.78 and 112.66 is: 169.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.12 : 271.78 = 112.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.12/271.78 = 112.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.12x = 271.78 × 112.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.12x = 30,618.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,618.73/181.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.05

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