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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.39, 271.57 and 144.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.39, 271.57 and 144.75 is: 216.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.39 : 271.57 = 144.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.39/271.57 = 144.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.39x = 271.57 × 144.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.39x = 39,309.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,309.76/181.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.71

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