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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.61, 272.05 and 94.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.61, 272.05 and 94.67 is: 141.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.61 : 272.05 = 94.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.61/272.05 = 94.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.61x = 272.05 × 94.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.61x = 25,754.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,754.97/181.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.81

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