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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.09, 249.74 and 139.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.09, 249.74 and 139.54 is: 192.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.09 : 249.74 = 139.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.09/249.74 = 139.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.09x = 249.74 × 139.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.09x = 34,848.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,848.72/181.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.44

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