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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.17, 272.07 and 140.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.17, 272.07 and 140.94 is: 211.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.17 : 272.07 = 140.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.17/272.07 = 140.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.17x = 272.07 × 140.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.17x = 38,345.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,345.55/181.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.66

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