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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.37, 272.02 and 112.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.37, 272.02 and 112.77 is: 169.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.37 : 272.02 = 112.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.37/272.02 = 112.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.37x = 272.02 × 112.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.37x = 30,675.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,675.70/181.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.13

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