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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.95, 273.07 and 95.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.95, 273.07 and 95.31 is: 143.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.95 : 273.07 = 95.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.95/273.07 = 95.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.95x = 273.07 × 95.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.95x = 26,024.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,024.46/181.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.03

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