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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.52, 271.92 and 147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.52, 271.92 and 147.12 is: 220.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.52 : 271.92 = 147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.52/271.92 = 147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.52x = 271.92 × 147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.52x = 40,004.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,004.87/181.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.39

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