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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.23, 271.66 and 71.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.23, 271.66 and 71.47 is: 107.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.23 : 271.66 = 71.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.23/271.66 = 71.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.23x = 271.66 × 71.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.23x = 19,415.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,415.19/181.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.13

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