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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.17, 272.08 and 94.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.17, 272.08 and 94.56 is: 142.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.17 : 272.08 = 94.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.17/272.08 = 94.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.17x = 272.08 × 94.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.17x = 25,728.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,728.01/181.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.01

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