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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.33, 271.64 and 104.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.33, 271.64 and 104.06 is: 155.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.33 : 271.64 = 104.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.33/271.64 = 104.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.33x = 271.64 × 104.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.33x = 28,266.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,266.86/181.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.89

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