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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.53, 272.48 and 141.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.53, 272.48 and 141.39 is: 212.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.53 : 272.48 = 141.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.53/272.48 = 141.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.53x = 272.48 × 141.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.53x = 38,525.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,525.24/181.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.23

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