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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.36, 272.08 and 78.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.36, 272.08 and 78.66 is: 118.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.36 : 272.08 = 78.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.36/272.08 = 78.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.36x = 272.08 × 78.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.36x = 21,401.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,401.81/181.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.01

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