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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.16, 271.73 and 72.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.16, 271.73 and 72.87 is: 109.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.16 : 271.73 = 72.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.16/271.73 = 72.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.16x = 271.73 × 72.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.16x = 19,800.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,800.13/181.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.30

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