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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.70, 272.27 and 94.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.70, 272.27 and 94.91 is: 142.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.70 : 272.27 = 94.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.70/272.27 = 94.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.70x = 272.27 × 94.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.70x = 25,841.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,841.02/181.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.21

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