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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.98, 272.84 and 136.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.98, 272.84 and 136.22 is: 204.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.98 : 272.84 = 136.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.98/272.84 = 136.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.98x = 272.84 × 136.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.98x = 37,164.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,164.22/181.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.22

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