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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.36, 272.29 and 94.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.36, 272.29 and 94.76 is: 142.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.36 : 272.29 = 94.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.36/272.29 = 94.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.36x = 272.29 × 94.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.36x = 25,800.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,800.60/181.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.26

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