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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.46, 271.91 and 138.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.46, 271.91 and 138.08 is: 206.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.46 : 271.91 = 138.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.46/271.91 = 138.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.46x = 271.91 × 138.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.46x = 37,546.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,546.36/181.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.91

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