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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.24, 272.10 and 142.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.24, 272.10 and 142.60 is: 214.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.24 : 272.10 = 142.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.24/272.10 = 142.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.24x = 272.10 × 142.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.24x = 38,801.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,801.46/181.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.09

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