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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.19, 271.85 and 83.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.19, 271.85 and 83.74 is: 125.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.19 : 271.85 = 83.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.19/271.85 = 83.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.19x = 271.85 × 83.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.19x = 22,764.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,764.52/181.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.64

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