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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.16, 271.50 and 135.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.16, 271.50 and 135.24 is: 202.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.16 : 271.50 = 135.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.16/271.50 = 135.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.16x = 271.50 × 135.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.16x = 36,717.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,717.66/181.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.68

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