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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.89, 272.21 and 136.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.89, 272.21 and 136.13 is: 203.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.89 : 272.21 = 136.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.89/272.21 = 136.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.89x = 272.21 × 136.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.89x = 37,053.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,053.91/181.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.72

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