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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.15, 271.79 and 94.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.15, 271.79 and 94.50 is: 141.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.15 : 271.79 = 94.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.15/271.79 = 94.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.15x = 271.79 × 94.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.15x = 25,684.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,684.04/181.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.79

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