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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.04, 249.34 and 145.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.04, 249.34 and 145.52 is: 200.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.04 : 249.34 = 145.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.04/249.34 = 145.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.04x = 249.34 × 145.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.04x = 36,283.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,283.96/181.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.42

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