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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.35, 272.03 and 73.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.35, 272.03 and 73.14 is: 109.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.35 : 272.03 = 73.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.35/272.03 = 73.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.35x = 272.03 × 73.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.35x = 19,896.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,896.09/181.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.71

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