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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.33, 272.15 and 78.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.33, 272.15 and 78.69 is: 118.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.33 : 272.15 = 78.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.33/272.15 = 78.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.33x = 272.15 × 78.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.33x = 21,415.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,415.09/181.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.10

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