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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.20, 271.77 and 104.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.20, 271.77 and 104.25 is: 156.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.20 : 271.77 = 104.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.20/271.77 = 104.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.20x = 271.77 × 104.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.20x = 28,332.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,332.02/181.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.36

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