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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.52, 272.08 and 73.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.52, 272.08 and 73.28 is: 109.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.52 : 272.08 = 73.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.52/272.08 = 73.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.52x = 272.08 × 73.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.52x = 19,938.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,938.02/181.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.84

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