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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.31, 271.44 and 104.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.31, 271.44 and 104.13 is: 155.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.31 : 271.44 = 104.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.31/271.44 = 104.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.31x = 271.44 × 104.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.31x = 28,265.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,265.05/181.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.90

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