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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.88, 272.58 and 135.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.88, 272.58 and 135.86 is: 203.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.88 : 272.58 = 135.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.88/272.58 = 135.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.88x = 272.58 × 135.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.88x = 37,032.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,032.72/181.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.61

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