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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.89, 272.93 and 79.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.89, 272.93 and 79.25 is: 118.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.89 : 272.93 = 79.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.89/272.93 = 79.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.89x = 272.93 × 79.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.89x = 21,627.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,627.94/181.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.91

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