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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.26, 249.66 and 137.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.26, 249.66 and 137.52 is: 189.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.26 : 249.66 = 137.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.26/249.66 = 137.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.26x = 249.66 × 137.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.26x = 34,333.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,333.24/181.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.41

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