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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.28, 271.68 and 73.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.28, 271.68 and 73.01 is: 109.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.28 : 271.68 = 73.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.28/271.68 = 73.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.28x = 271.68 × 73.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.28x = 19,835.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,835.36/181.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.42

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