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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.30, 272.07 and 73.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.30, 272.07 and 73.12 is: 109.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.30 : 272.07 = 73.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.30/272.07 = 73.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.30x = 272.07 × 73.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.30x = 19,892.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,892.40/181.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.72

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