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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.39, 272.07 and 53.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.39, 272.07 and 53.14 is: 79.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.39 : 272.07 = 53.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.39/272.07 = 53.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.39x = 272.07 × 53.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.39x = 14,457.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,457.80/181.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.71

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