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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.44, 271.80 and 87.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.44, 271.80 and 87.50 is: 131.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.44 : 271.80 = 87.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.44/271.80 = 87.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.44x = 271.80 × 87.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.44x = 23,781.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,781.14/181.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.07

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