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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.70, 272.62 and 95.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.70, 272.62 and 95.09 is: 142.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.70 : 272.62 = 95.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.70/272.62 = 95.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.70x = 272.62 × 95.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.70x = 25,923.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,923.88/181.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.68

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