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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.75, 272.66 and 72.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.75, 272.66 and 72.05 is: 108.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.75 : 272.66 = 72.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.75/272.66 = 72.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.75x = 272.66 × 72.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.75x = 19,645.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,645.15/181.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.09

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