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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.62, 272.04 and 94.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.62, 272.04 and 94.70 is: 141.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.62 : 272.04 = 94.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.62/272.04 = 94.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.62x = 272.04 × 94.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.62x = 25,760.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,760.83/181.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.84

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