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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.14, 271.72 and 78.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.14, 271.72 and 78.35 is: 117.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.14 : 271.72 = 78.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.14/271.72 = 78.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.14x = 271.72 × 78.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.14x = 21,289.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,289.75/181.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.53

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