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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.64, 272.11 and 136.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.64, 272.11 and 136.03 is: 203.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.64 : 272.11 = 136.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.64/272.11 = 136.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.64x = 272.11 × 136.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.64x = 37,015.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,015.12/181.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.78

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