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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.56, 272.18 and 120.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.56, 272.18 and 120.66 is: 180.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.56 : 272.18 = 120.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.56/272.18 = 120.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.56x = 272.18 × 120.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.56x = 32,841.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,841.24/181.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.88

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