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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.17, 249.85 and 139.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.17, 249.85 and 139.66 is: 192.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.17 : 249.85 = 139.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.17/249.85 = 139.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.17x = 249.85 × 139.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.17x = 34,893.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,893.55/181.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.60

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