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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.28, 272.12 and 138.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.28, 272.12 and 138.22 is: 207.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.28 : 272.12 = 138.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.28/272.12 = 138.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.28x = 272.12 × 138.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.28x = 37,612.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,612.43/181.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.48

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