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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.69, 272.35 and 78.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.69, 272.35 and 78.89 is: 118.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.69 : 272.35 = 78.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.69/272.35 = 78.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.69x = 272.35 × 78.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.69x = 21,485.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,485.69/181.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.25

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