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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.75, 272.69 and 73.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.75, 272.69 and 73.48 is: 110.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.75 : 272.69 = 73.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.75/272.69 = 73.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.75x = 272.69 × 73.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.75x = 20,037.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,037.26/181.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.25

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