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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.14, 271.76 and 104.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.14, 271.76 and 104.19 is: 156.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.14 : 271.76 = 104.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.14/271.76 = 104.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.14x = 271.76 × 104.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.14x = 28,314.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,314.67/181.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.31

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