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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.64, 249.94 and 140.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.64, 249.94 and 140.18 is: 192.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.64 : 249.94 = 140.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.64/249.94 = 140.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.64x = 249.94 × 140.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.64x = 35,036.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,036.59/181.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.89

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