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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.49, 272.28 and 73.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.49, 272.28 and 73.20 is: 109.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.49 : 272.28 = 73.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.49/272.28 = 73.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.49x = 272.28 × 73.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.49x = 19,930.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,930.90/181.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.82

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