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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.18, 271.80 and 108.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.18, 271.80 and 108.12 is: 162.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.18 : 271.80 = 108.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.18/271.80 = 108.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.18x = 271.80 × 108.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.18x = 29,387.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,387.02/181.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.20

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