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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.10, 249.95 and 144.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.10, 249.95 and 144.54 is: 199.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.10 : 249.95 = 144.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.10/249.95 = 144.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.10x = 249.95 × 144.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.10x = 36,127.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,127.05/181.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.49

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