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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.23, 249.80 and 137.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.23, 249.80 and 137.49 is: 189.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.23 : 249.80 = 137.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.23/249.80 = 137.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.23x = 249.80 × 137.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.23x = 34,344.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,344.31/181.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.51

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