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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.52, 272.21 and 104.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.52, 272.21 and 104.54 is: 156.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.52 : 272.21 = 104.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.52/272.21 = 104.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.52x = 272.21 × 104.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.52x = 28,454.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,454.95/181.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.76

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