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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.75, 272.73 and 95.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.75, 272.73 and 95.08 is: 142.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.75 : 272.73 = 95.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.75/272.73 = 95.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.75x = 272.73 × 95.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.75x = 25,931.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,931.17/181.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.67

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