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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.95, 272.96 and 79.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.95, 272.96 and 79.26 is: 118.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.95 : 272.96 = 79.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.95/272.96 = 79.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.95x = 272.96 × 79.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.95x = 21,634.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,634.41/181.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.90

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