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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.51, 271.64 and 141.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.51, 271.64 and 141.11 is: 211.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.51 : 271.64 = 141.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.51/271.64 = 141.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.51x = 271.64 × 141.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.51x = 38,330.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,330.41/181.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.18

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