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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.10, 249.64 and 144.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.10, 249.64 and 144.20 is: 198.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.10 : 249.64 = 144.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.10/249.64 = 144.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.10x = 249.64 × 144.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.10x = 35,998.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,998.35/181.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.77

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