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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.16, 272.04 and 135.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.16, 272.04 and 135.80 is: 203.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.16 : 272.04 = 135.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.16/272.04 = 135.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.16x = 272.04 × 135.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.16x = 36,943.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,943.03/181.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.92

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