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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.10, 271.67 and 94.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.10, 271.67 and 94.47 is: 141.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.10 : 271.67 = 94.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.10/271.67 = 94.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.10x = 271.67 × 94.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.10x = 25,664.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,664.66/181.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.72

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