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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.64, 272.46 and 71.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.64, 272.46 and 71.96 is: 107.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.64 : 272.46 = 71.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.64/272.46 = 71.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.64x = 272.46 × 71.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.64x = 19,606.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,606.22/181.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.94

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