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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.13, 249.42 and 131.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.13, 249.42 and 131.93 is: 181.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.13 : 249.42 = 131.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.13/249.42 = 131.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.13x = 249.42 × 131.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.13x = 32,905.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,905.98/181.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.67

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