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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.60, 250.48 and 134.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.60, 250.48 and 134.96 is: 186.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.60 : 250.48 = 134.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.60/250.48 = 134.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.60x = 250.48 × 134.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.60x = 33,804.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,804.78/181.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.15

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