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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.38, 272.05 and 78.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.38, 272.05 and 78.66 is: 117.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.38 : 272.05 = 78.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.38/272.05 = 78.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.38x = 272.05 × 78.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.38x = 21,399.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,399.45/181.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.98

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