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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.53, 271.97 and 94.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.53, 271.97 and 94.74 is: 141.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.53 : 271.97 = 94.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.53/271.97 = 94.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.53x = 271.97 × 94.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.53x = 25,765.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,765.30/181.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.93

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