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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.49, 271.76 and 142.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.49, 271.76 and 142.63 is: 213.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.49 : 271.76 = 142.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.49/271.76 = 142.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.49x = 271.76 × 142.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.49x = 38,759.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,759.74/181.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.57

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