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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.72, 272.23 and 145.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.72, 272.23 and 145.23 is: 217.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.72 : 272.23 = 145.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.72/272.23 = 145.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.72x = 272.23 × 145.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.72x = 39,535.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,535.96/181.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.57

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