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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.28, 249.91 and 134.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.28, 249.91 and 134.71 is: 185.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.28 : 249.91 = 134.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.28/249.91 = 134.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.28x = 249.91 × 134.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.28x = 33,665.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,665.38/181.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.71

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