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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.52, 272.54 and 73.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.52, 272.54 and 73.52 is: 110.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.52 : 272.54 = 73.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.52/272.54 = 73.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.52x = 272.54 × 73.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.52x = 20,035.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,035.41/181.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.38

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