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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.16, 250.12 and 139.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.16, 250.12 and 139.64 is: 192.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.16 : 250.12 = 139.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.16/250.12 = 139.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.16x = 250.12 × 139.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.16x = 34,926.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,926.76/181.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.80

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