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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.50, 272.11 and 135.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.50, 272.11 and 135.60 is: 203.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.50 : 272.11 = 135.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.50/272.11 = 135.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.50x = 272.11 × 135.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.50x = 36,898.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,898.12/181.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.30

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