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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.45, 271.90 and 133.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.45, 271.90 and 133.39 is: 199.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.45 : 271.90 = 133.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.45/271.90 = 133.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.45x = 271.90 × 133.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.45x = 36,268.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,268.74/181.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.88

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