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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.14, 271.66 and 72.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.14, 271.66 and 72.87 is: 109.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.14 : 271.66 = 72.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.14/271.66 = 72.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.14x = 271.66 × 72.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.14x = 19,795.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,795.86/181.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.28

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