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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.67, 250.44 and 137.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.67, 250.44 and 137.93 is: 190.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.67 : 250.44 = 137.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.67/250.44 = 137.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.67x = 250.44 × 137.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.67x = 34,543.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,543.19/181.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.14

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