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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.34, 271.83 and 95.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.34, 271.83 and 95.84 is: 143.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.34 : 271.83 = 95.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.34/271.83 = 95.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.34x = 271.83 × 95.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.34x = 26,052.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,052.19/181.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.66

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