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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.37, 271.42 and 134.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.37, 271.42 and 134.93 is: 201.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.37 : 271.42 = 134.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.37/271.42 = 134.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.37x = 271.42 × 134.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.37x = 36,623.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,623.04/181.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.92

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