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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.54, 272.16 and 120.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.54, 272.16 and 120.52 is: 180.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.54 : 272.16 = 120.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.54/272.16 = 120.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.54x = 272.16 × 120.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.54x = 32,800.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,800.72/181.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.68

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