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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.66, 272.03 and 94.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.66, 272.03 and 94.69 is: 141.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.66 : 272.03 = 94.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.66/272.03 = 94.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.66x = 272.03 × 94.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.66x = 25,756.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,756.86/181.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.79

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