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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.90, 272.82 and 51.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.90, 272.82 and 51.91 is: 77.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.90 : 272.82 = 51.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.90/272.82 = 51.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.90x = 272.82 × 51.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.90x = 14,161.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,161.31/181.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.85

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