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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.95, 272.96 and 72.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.95, 272.96 and 72.29 is: 108.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.95 : 272.96 = 72.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.95/272.96 = 72.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.95x = 272.96 × 72.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.95x = 19,730.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,730.55/181.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.44

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