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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.72, 271.76 and 136.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.72, 271.76 and 136.10 is: 203.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.72 : 271.76 = 136.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.72/271.76 = 136.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.72x = 271.76 × 136.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.72x = 36,986.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,986.54/181.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.54

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