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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.56, 271.86 and 143.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.56, 271.86 and 143.12 is: 214.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.56 : 271.86 = 143.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.56/271.86 = 143.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.56x = 271.86 × 143.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.56x = 38,907.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,907.22/181.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.30

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