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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.74, 272.79 and 95.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.74, 272.79 and 95.21 is: 142.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.74 : 272.79 = 95.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.74/272.79 = 95.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.74x = 272.79 × 95.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.74x = 25,970.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,970.97/181.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.90

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