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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.14, 271.80 and 142.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.14, 271.80 and 142.80 is: 214.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.14 : 271.80 = 142.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.14/271.80 = 142.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.14x = 271.80 × 142.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.14x = 38,813.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,813.04/181.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.27

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