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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.32, 271.92 and 112.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.32, 271.92 and 112.92 is: 169.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.32 : 271.92 = 112.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.32/271.92 = 112.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.32x = 271.92 × 112.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.32x = 30,705.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,705.21/181.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.34

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