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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.14, 249.68 and 137.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.14, 249.68 and 137.40 is: 189.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.14 : 249.68 = 137.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.14/249.68 = 137.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.14x = 249.68 × 137.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.14x = 34,305.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,305.44/181.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.39

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