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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.89, 272.77 and 104.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.89, 272.77 and 104.92 is: 157.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.89 : 272.77 = 104.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.89/272.77 = 104.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.89x = 272.77 × 104.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.89x = 28,618.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,618.08/181.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.34

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