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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.65, 272.23 and 94.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.65, 272.23 and 94.82 is: 142.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.65 : 272.23 = 94.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.65/272.23 = 94.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.65x = 272.23 × 94.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.65x = 25,811.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,811.25/181.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.09

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