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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.73, 272.22 and 95.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.73, 272.22 and 95.06 is: 142.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.73 : 272.22 = 95.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.73/272.22 = 95.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.73x = 272.22 × 95.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.73x = 25,877.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,877.23/181.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.39

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