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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.14, 271.35 and 146.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.14, 271.35 and 146.94 is: 220.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.14 : 271.35 = 146.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.14/271.35 = 146.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.14x = 271.35 × 146.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.14x = 39,872.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,872.17/181.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.12

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