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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.89, 272.66 and 79.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.89, 272.66 and 79.08 is: 118.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.89 : 272.66 = 79.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.89/272.66 = 79.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.89x = 272.66 × 79.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.89x = 21,561.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,561.95/181.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.54

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