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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.24, 271.72 and 71.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.24, 271.72 and 71.48 is: 107.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.24 : 271.72 = 71.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.24/271.72 = 71.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.24x = 271.72 × 71.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.24x = 19,422.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,422.55/181.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.16

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