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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.87, 272.54 and 112.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.87, 272.54 and 112.31 is: 168.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.87 : 272.54 = 112.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.87/272.54 = 112.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.87x = 272.54 × 112.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.87x = 30,608.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,608.97/181.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.30

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