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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.94, 272.91 and 73.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.94, 272.91 and 73.73 is: 110.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.94 : 272.91 = 73.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.94/272.91 = 73.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.94x = 272.91 × 73.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.94x = 20,121.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,121.65/181.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.60

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