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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.07, 271.61 and 148.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.07, 271.61 and 148.94 is: 223.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.07 : 271.61 = 148.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.07/271.61 = 148.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.07x = 271.61 × 148.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.07x = 40,452.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,452.85/181.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.41

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