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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.64, 272.22 and 94.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.64, 272.22 and 94.95 is: 142.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.64 : 272.22 = 94.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.64/272.22 = 94.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.64x = 272.22 × 94.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.64x = 25,847.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,847.29/181.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.30

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