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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.48, 272.22 and 73.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.48, 272.22 and 73.27 is: 109.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.48 : 272.22 = 73.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.48/272.22 = 73.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.48x = 272.22 × 73.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.48x = 19,943.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,943.83/181.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.90

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