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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.50, 272.04 and 142.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.50, 272.04 and 142.62 is: 213.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.50 : 272.04 = 142.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.50/272.04 = 142.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.50x = 272.04 × 142.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.50x = 38,798.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,798.34/181.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.76

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