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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.16, 249.82 and 141.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.16, 249.82 and 141.75 is: 195.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.16 : 249.82 = 141.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.16/249.82 = 141.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.16x = 249.82 × 141.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.16x = 35,411.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,411.63/181.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.47

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