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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.34, 271.52 and 94.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.34, 271.52 and 94.49 is: 141.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.34 : 271.52 = 94.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.34/271.52 = 94.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.34x = 271.52 × 94.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.34x = 25,656.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,656.13/181.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.48

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