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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.96, 272.41 and 143.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.96, 272.41 and 143.08 is: 214.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.96 : 272.41 = 143.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.96/272.41 = 143.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.96x = 272.41 × 143.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.96x = 38,976.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,976.42/181.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.20

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