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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.58, 271.89 and 141.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.58, 271.89 and 141.21 is: 211.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.58 : 271.89 = 141.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.58/271.89 = 141.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.58x = 271.89 × 141.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.58x = 38,393.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,393.59/181.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.45

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