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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.13, 271.53 and 72.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.13, 271.53 and 72.86 is: 109.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.13 : 271.53 = 72.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.13/271.53 = 72.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.13x = 271.53 × 72.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.13x = 19,782.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,782.32/181.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.22

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