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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.18, 271.38 and 95.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.18, 271.38 and 95.50 is: 143.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.18 : 271.38 = 95.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.18/271.38 = 95.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.18x = 271.38 × 95.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.18x = 25,916.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,916.79/181.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.04

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