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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.17, 271.92 and 72.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.17, 271.92 and 72.97 is: 109.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.17 : 271.92 = 72.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.17/271.92 = 72.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.17x = 271.92 × 72.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.17x = 19,841.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,841.60/181.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.52

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