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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.07, 249.83 and 131.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.07, 249.83 and 131.35 is: 181.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.07 : 249.83 = 131.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.07/249.83 = 131.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.07x = 249.83 × 131.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.07x = 32,813.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,813.26/181.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.22

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