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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.08, 250.01 and 139.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.08, 250.01 and 139.56 is: 192.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.08 : 250.01 = 139.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.08/250.01 = 139.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.08x = 250.01 × 139.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.08x = 34,890.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,890.70/181.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.68

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