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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.26, 271.54 and 142.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.26, 271.54 and 142.32 is: 213.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.26 : 271.54 = 142.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.26/271.54 = 142.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.26x = 271.54 × 142.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.26x = 38,645.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,645.57/181.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.21

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