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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.69, 272.60 and 72.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.69, 272.60 and 72.04 is: 108.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.69 : 272.60 = 72.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.69/272.60 = 72.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.69x = 272.60 × 72.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.69x = 19,638.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,638.10/181.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.09

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