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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.23, 271.28 and 135.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.23, 271.28 and 135.47 is: 202.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.23 : 271.28 = 135.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.23/271.28 = 135.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.23x = 271.28 × 135.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.23x = 36,748.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,748.27/181.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.77

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