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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.30, 272.03 and 137.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.30, 272.03 and 137.95 is: 206.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.30 : 272.03 = 137.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.30/272.03 = 137.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.30x = 272.03 × 137.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.30x = 37,526.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,526.54/181.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.99

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