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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.03, 271.41 and 94.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.03, 271.41 and 94.36 is: 141.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.03 : 271.41 = 94.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.03/271.41 = 94.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.03x = 271.41 × 94.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.03x = 25,610.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,610.25/181.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.47

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