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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.71, 250.82 and 148.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.71, 250.82 and 148.89 is: 205.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.71 : 250.82 = 148.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.71/250.82 = 148.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.71x = 250.82 × 148.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.71x = 37,343.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,343.85/181.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.51

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