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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.22, 271.78 and 104.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.22, 271.78 and 104.09 is: 156.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.22 : 271.78 = 104.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.22/271.78 = 104.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.22x = 271.78 × 104.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.22x = 28,289.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,289.58/181.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.11

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