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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.57, 250.50 and 142.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.57, 250.50 and 142.24 is: 196.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.57 : 250.50 = 142.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.57/250.50 = 142.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.57x = 250.50 × 142.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.57x = 35,631.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,631.12/181.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.24

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