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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.35, 250.29 and 134.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.35, 250.29 and 134.78 is: 186.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.35 : 250.29 = 134.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.35/250.29 = 134.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.35x = 250.29 × 134.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.35x = 33,732.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,732.83/181.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.01

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