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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.74, 272.46 and 135.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.74, 272.46 and 135.92 is: 203.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.74 : 272.46 = 135.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.74/272.46 = 135.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.74x = 272.46 × 135.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.74x = 37,032.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,032.76/181.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.77

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