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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.43, 271.98 and 108.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.43, 271.98 and 108.12 is: 162.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.43 : 271.98 = 108.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.43/271.98 = 108.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.43x = 271.98 × 108.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.43x = 29,406.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,406.48/181.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.08

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