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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.93, 272.91 and 134.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.93, 272.91 and 134.14 is: 201.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.93 : 272.91 = 134.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.93/272.91 = 134.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.93x = 272.91 × 134.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.93x = 36,608.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,608.15/181.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.22

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