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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.81, 272.49 and 73.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.81, 272.49 and 73.54 is: 110.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.81 : 272.49 = 73.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.81/272.49 = 73.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.81x = 272.49 × 73.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.81x = 20,038.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,038.91/181.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.22

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