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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.41, 272.13 and 78.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.41, 272.13 and 78.70 is: 118.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.41 : 272.13 = 78.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.41/272.13 = 78.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.41x = 272.13 × 78.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.41x = 21,416.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,416.63/181.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.06

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