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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.42, 272.26 and 94.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.42, 272.26 and 94.82 is: 142.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.42 : 272.26 = 94.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.42/272.26 = 94.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.42x = 272.26 × 94.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.42x = 25,815.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,815.69/181.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.30

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