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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.40, 271.70 and 95.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.40, 271.70 and 95.80 is: 143.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.40 : 271.70 = 95.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.40/271.70 = 95.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.40x = 271.70 × 95.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.40x = 26,028.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,028.86/181.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.49

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