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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.37, 250.16 and 148.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.37, 250.16 and 148.05 is: 204.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.37 : 250.16 = 148.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.37/250.16 = 148.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.37x = 250.16 × 148.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.37x = 37,035.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,035.45/181.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.20

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