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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.55, 271.95 and 107.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.55, 271.95 and 107.37 is: 160.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.55 : 271.95 = 107.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.55/271.95 = 107.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.55x = 271.95 × 107.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.55x = 29,199.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,199.27/181.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.84

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