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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.60, 250.51 and 137.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.60, 250.51 and 137.86 is: 190.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.60 : 250.51 = 137.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.60/250.51 = 137.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.60x = 250.51 × 137.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.60x = 34,535.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,535.31/181.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.17

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