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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.35, 272.19 and 139.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.35, 272.19 and 139.68 is: 209.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.35 : 272.19 = 139.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.35/272.19 = 139.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.35x = 272.19 × 139.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.35x = 38,019.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,019.50/181.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.65

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