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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.53, 250.68 and 144.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.53, 250.68 and 144.95 is: 200.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.53 : 250.68 = 144.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.53/250.68 = 144.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.53x = 250.68 × 144.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.53x = 36,336.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,336.07/181.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.17

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