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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.72, 272.82 and 141.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.72, 272.82 and 141.64 is: 212.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.72 : 272.82 = 141.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.72/272.82 = 141.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.72x = 272.82 × 141.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.72x = 38,642.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,642.22/181.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.65

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