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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.63, 271.94 and 138.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.63, 271.94 and 138.48 is: 207.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.63 : 271.94 = 138.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.63/271.94 = 138.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.63x = 271.94 × 138.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.63x = 37,658.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,658.25/181.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.33

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