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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.16, 271.74 and 138.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.16, 271.74 and 138.68 is: 208.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.16 : 271.74 = 138.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.16/271.74 = 138.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.16x = 271.74 × 138.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.16x = 37,684.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,684.90/181.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.02

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