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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.62, 272.45 and 94.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.62, 272.45 and 94.99 is: 142.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.62 : 272.45 = 94.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.62/272.45 = 94.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.62x = 272.45 × 94.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.62x = 25,880.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,880.03/181.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.50

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