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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.83, 272.75 and 73.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.83, 272.75 and 73.59 is: 110.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.83 : 272.75 = 73.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.83/272.75 = 73.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.83x = 272.75 × 73.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.83x = 20,071.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,071.30/181.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.39

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