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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.89, 272.63 and 108.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.89, 272.63 and 108.81 is: 163.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.89 : 272.63 = 108.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.89/272.63 = 108.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.89x = 272.63 × 108.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.89x = 29,665.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,665.14/181.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.09

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