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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.85, 272.57 and 72.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.85, 272.57 and 72.06 is: 108.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.85 : 272.57 = 72.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.85/272.57 = 72.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.85x = 272.57 × 72.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.85x = 19,640.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,640.35/181.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.00

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