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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.62, 250.92 and 142.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.62, 250.92 and 142.20 is: 196.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.62 : 250.92 = 142.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.62/250.92 = 142.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.62x = 250.92 × 142.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.62x = 35,680.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,680.82/181.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.46

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