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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.12, 271.70 and 72.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.12, 271.70 and 72.91 is: 109.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.12 : 271.70 = 72.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.12/271.70 = 72.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.12x = 271.70 × 72.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.12x = 19,809.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,809.62/181.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.37

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