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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.99, 273.06 and 95.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.99, 273.06 and 95.34 is: 143.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.99 : 273.06 = 95.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.99/273.06 = 95.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.99x = 273.06 × 95.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.99x = 26,033.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,033.06/181.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.05

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