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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.49, 271.81 and 94.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.49, 271.81 and 94.61 is: 141.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.49 : 271.81 = 94.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.49/271.81 = 94.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.49x = 271.81 × 94.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.49x = 25,715.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,715.94/181.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.69

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