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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.29, 250.25 and 137.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.29, 250.25 and 137.73 is: 190.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.29 : 250.25 = 137.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.29/250.25 = 137.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.29x = 250.25 × 137.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.29x = 34,466.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,466.93/181.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.12

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