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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.16, 271.91 and 83.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.16, 271.91 and 83.71 is: 125.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.16 : 271.91 = 83.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.16/271.91 = 83.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.16x = 271.91 × 83.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.16x = 22,761.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,761.17/181.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.64

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