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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.41, 272.34 and 142.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.41, 272.34 and 142.49 is: 213.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.41 : 272.34 = 142.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.41/272.34 = 142.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.41x = 272.34 × 142.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.41x = 38,804.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,804.36/181.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.90

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