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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.79, 272.58 and 145.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.79, 272.58 and 145.12 is: 217.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.79 : 272.58 = 145.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.79/272.58 = 145.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.79x = 272.58 × 145.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.79x = 39,556.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,556.14/181.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.59

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