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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.18, 250.10 and 141.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.18, 250.10 and 141.94 is: 195.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.18 : 250.10 = 141.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.18/250.10 = 141.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.18x = 250.10 × 141.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.18x = 35,499.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,499.19/181.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.93

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