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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181, 249.18 and 137.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181, 249.18 and 137.20 is: 188.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181 : 249.18 = 137.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181/249.18 = 137.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181x = 249.18 × 137.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181x = 34,187.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,187.50/181
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.88

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