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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.27, 271.86 and 73.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.27, 271.86 and 73.12 is: 109.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.27 : 271.86 = 73.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.27/271.86 = 73.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.27x = 271.86 × 73.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.27x = 19,878.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,878.40/181.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.66

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