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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.33, 272.19 and 73.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.33, 272.19 and 73.19 is: 109.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.33 : 272.19 = 73.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.33/272.19 = 73.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.33x = 272.19 × 73.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.33x = 19,921.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,921.59/181.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.86

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