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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.68, 272.14 and 109.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.68, 272.14 and 109.50 is: 164.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.68 : 272.14 = 109.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.68/272.14 = 109.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.68x = 272.14 × 109.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.68x = 29,799.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,799.33/181.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.02

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