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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181, 248.92 and 143.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181, 248.92 and 143.72 is: 197.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181 : 248.92 = 143.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181/248.92 = 143.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181x = 248.92 × 143.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181x = 35,774.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,774.78/181
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.65

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