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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.08, 250.24 and 134.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.08, 250.24 and 134.52 is: 185.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.08 : 250.24 = 134.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.08/250.24 = 134.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.08x = 250.24 × 134.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.08x = 33,662.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,662.28/181.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.90

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