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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.16, 271.85 and 72.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.16, 271.85 and 72.94 is: 109.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.16 : 271.85 = 72.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.16/271.85 = 72.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.16x = 271.85 × 72.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.16x = 19,827.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,827.69/181.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.45

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