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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.94, 273 and 79.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.94, 273 and 79.32 is: 119.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.94 : 273 = 79.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.94/273 = 79.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.94x = 273 × 79.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.94x = 21,654.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,654.36/181.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.02

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