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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.99, 273.12 and 109.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.99, 273.12 and 109.90 is: 164.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.99 : 273.12 = 109.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.99/273.12 = 109.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.99x = 273.12 × 109.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.99x = 30,015.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,015.89/181.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.93

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