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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.01, 271.47 and 152.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.01, 271.47 and 152.14 is: 228.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.01 : 271.47 = 152.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.01/271.47 = 152.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.01x = 271.47 × 152.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.01x = 41,302.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,302.12/181.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.18

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