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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.64, 250.06 and 134.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.64, 250.06 and 134.92 is: 185.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.64 : 250.06 = 134.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.64/250.06 = 134.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.64x = 250.06 × 134.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.64x = 33,738.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,738.10/181.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.74

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