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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.25, 272.05 and 141.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.25, 272.05 and 141.11 is: 211.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.25 : 272.05 = 141.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.25/272.05 = 141.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.25x = 272.05 × 141.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.25x = 38,389.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,389.08/181.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.80

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