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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.27, 271.88 and 107.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.27, 271.88 and 107.19 is: 160.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.27 : 271.88 = 107.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.27/271.88 = 107.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.27x = 271.88 × 107.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.27x = 29,143.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,143.09/181.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.77

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