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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.20, 250.18 and 148.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.20, 250.18 and 148.52 is: 205.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.20 : 250.18 = 148.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.20/250.18 = 148.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.20x = 250.18 × 148.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.20x = 37,156.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,156.73/181.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.06

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