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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.08, 249.80 and 131.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.08, 249.80 and 131.85 is: 181.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.08 : 249.80 = 131.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.08/249.80 = 131.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.08x = 249.80 × 131.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.08x = 32,935.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,935.47/181.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.88

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