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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.17, 271.63 and 93.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.17, 271.63 and 93.27 is: 139.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.17 : 271.63 = 93.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.17/271.63 = 93.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.17x = 271.63 × 93.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.17x = 25,334.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,334.93/181.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.84

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