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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.44, 250.24 and 137.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.44, 250.24 and 137.12 is: 189.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.44 : 250.24 = 137.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.44/250.24 = 137.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.44x = 250.24 × 137.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.44x = 34,312.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,312.91/181.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.11

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