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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.22, 271.85 and 104.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.22, 271.85 and 104.22 is: 156.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.22 : 271.85 = 104.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.22/271.85 = 104.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.22x = 271.85 × 104.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.22x = 28,331.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,331.69/181.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.34

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