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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.12, 271.47 and 94.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.12, 271.47 and 94.58 is: 141.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.12 : 271.47 = 94.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.12/271.47 = 94.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.12x = 271.47 × 94.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.12x = 25,675.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,675.63/181.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.76

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