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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.95, 272.89 and 73.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.95, 272.89 and 73.74 is: 110.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.95 : 272.89 = 73.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.95/272.89 = 73.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.95x = 272.89 × 73.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.95x = 20,121.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,121.93/181.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.59

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