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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.55, 250.45 and 141.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.55, 250.45 and 141.66 is: 195.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.55 : 250.45 = 141.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.55/250.45 = 141.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.55x = 250.45 × 141.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.55x = 35,478.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,478.39/181.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.42

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