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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.99, 272.46 and 136.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.99, 272.46 and 136.53 is: 204.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.99 : 272.46 = 136.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.99/272.46 = 136.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.99x = 272.46 × 136.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.99x = 37,199.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,199.48/181.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.40

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