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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.64, 271.76 and 135.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.64, 271.76 and 135.68 is: 202.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.64 : 271.76 = 135.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.64/271.76 = 135.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.64x = 271.76 × 135.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.64x = 36,870.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,870.36/181.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.98

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