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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.42, 272.40 and 73.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.42, 272.40 and 73.42 is: 110.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.42 : 272.40 = 73.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.42/272.40 = 73.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.42x = 272.40 × 73.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.42x = 19,999.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,999.61/181.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.24

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