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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.68, 272.40 and 95.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.68, 272.40 and 95.04 is: 142.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.68 : 272.40 = 95.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.68/272.40 = 95.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.68x = 272.40 × 95.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.68x = 25,888.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,888.54/181.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.50

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