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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.99, 272.86 and 72.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.99, 272.86 and 72.30 is: 108.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.99 : 272.86 = 72.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.99/272.86 = 72.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.99x = 272.86 × 72.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.99x = 19,727.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,727.78/181.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.40

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