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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.45, 250.39 and 126.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.45, 250.39 and 126.19 is: 174.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.45 : 250.39 = 126.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.45/250.39 = 126.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.45x = 250.39 × 126.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.45x = 31,595.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,595.77/181.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.13

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