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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.69, 272.35 and 71.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.69, 272.35 and 71.85 is: 107.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.69 : 272.35 = 71.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.69/272.35 = 71.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.69x = 272.35 × 71.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.69x = 19,566.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,566.63/181.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.70

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