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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.25, 271.81 and 108.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.25, 271.81 and 108.20 is: 162.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.25 : 271.81 = 108.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.25/271.81 = 108.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.25x = 271.81 × 108.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.25x = 29,410.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,410.05/181.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.26

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