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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.34, 271.88 and 73.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.34, 271.88 and 73.08 is: 109.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.34 : 271.88 = 73.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.34/271.88 = 73.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.34x = 271.88 × 73.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.34x = 19,868.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,868.99/181.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.57

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