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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.86, 273.72 and 136.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.86, 273.72 and 136.74 is: 205.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.86 : 273.72 = 136.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.86/273.72 = 136.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.86x = 273.72 × 136.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.86x = 37,428.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,428.47/181.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.81

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