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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.13, 271.45 and 135.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.13, 271.45 and 135.11 is: 202.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.13 : 271.45 = 135.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.13/271.45 = 135.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.13x = 271.45 × 135.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.13x = 36,675.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,675.61/181.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.48

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