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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.61, 272.28 and 93.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.61, 272.28 and 93.54 is: 140.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.61 : 272.28 = 93.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.61/272.28 = 93.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.61x = 272.28 × 93.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.61x = 25,468.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,468.72/181.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.24

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