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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.86, 273.19 and 121.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.86, 273.19 and 121.11 is: 181.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.86 : 273.19 = 121.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.86/273.19 = 121.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.86x = 273.19 × 121.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.86x = 33,086.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,086.04/181.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.93

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