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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.89, 273 and 95.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.89, 273 and 95.28 is: 143.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.89 : 273 = 95.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.89/273 = 95.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.89x = 273 × 95.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.89x = 26,011.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,011.44/181.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.01

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