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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.72, 272.21 and 136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.72, 272.21 and 136 is: 203.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.72 : 272.21 = 136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.72/272.21 = 136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.72x = 272.21 × 136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.72x = 37,020.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,020.56/181.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.72

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