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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.52, 272.02 and 140.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.52, 272.02 and 140.75 is: 210.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.52 : 272.02 = 140.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.52/272.02 = 140.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.52x = 272.02 × 140.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.52x = 38,286.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,286.82/181.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.92

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