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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.42, 250.63 and 142.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.42, 250.63 and 142.25 is: 196.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.42 : 250.63 = 142.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.42/250.63 = 142.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.42x = 250.63 × 142.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.42x = 35,650.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,650.51/181.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.51

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