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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.13, 271.74 and 93.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.13, 271.74 and 93.32 is: 140.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.13 : 271.74 = 93.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.13/271.74 = 93.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.13x = 271.74 × 93.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.13x = 25,356.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,356.95/181.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.00

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