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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.68, 272.16 and 138.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.68, 272.16 and 138.72 is: 207.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.68 : 272.16 = 138.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.68/272.16 = 138.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.68x = 272.16 × 138.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.68x = 37,754.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,754.04/181.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.81

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