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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.43, 272.07 and 78.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.43, 272.07 and 78.66 is: 117.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.43 : 272.07 = 78.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.43/272.07 = 78.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.43x = 272.07 × 78.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.43x = 21,401.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,401.03/181.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.96

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