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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.64, 250.42 and 135.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.64, 250.42 and 135.04 is: 186.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.64 : 250.42 = 135.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.64/250.42 = 135.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.64x = 250.42 × 135.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.64x = 33,816.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,816.72/181.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.17

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