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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.48, 272.08 and 142.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.48, 272.08 and 142.76 is: 214.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.48 : 272.08 = 142.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.48/272.08 = 142.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.48x = 272.08 × 142.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.48x = 38,842.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,842.14/181.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.03

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