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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.90, 272.70 and 121.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.90, 272.70 and 121.04 is: 181.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.90 : 272.70 = 121.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.90/272.70 = 121.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.90x = 272.70 × 121.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.90x = 33,007.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,007.61/181.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.46

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