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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.36, 271.92 and 135.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.36, 271.92 and 135.80 is: 203.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.36 : 271.92 = 135.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.36/271.92 = 135.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.36x = 271.92 × 135.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.36x = 36,926.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,926.74/181.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.61

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