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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.16, 249.78 and 137.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.16, 249.78 and 137.60 is: 189.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.16 : 249.78 = 137.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.16/249.78 = 137.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.16x = 249.78 × 137.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.16x = 34,369.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,369.73/181.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.72

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