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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.56, 250.38 and 137.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.56, 250.38 and 137.37 is: 189.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.56 : 250.38 = 137.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.56/250.38 = 137.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.56x = 250.38 × 137.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.56x = 34,394.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,394.70/181.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.44

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