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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.16, 271.43 and 83.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.16, 271.43 and 83.50 is: 125.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.16 : 271.43 = 83.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.16/271.43 = 83.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.16x = 271.43 × 83.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.16x = 22,664.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,664.41/181.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.11

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