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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.13, 271.81 and 67.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.13, 271.81 and 67.13 is: 100.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.13 : 271.81 = 67.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.13/271.81 = 67.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.13x = 271.81 × 67.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.13x = 18,245.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,245.25/181.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.73

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