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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.72, 251.24 and 140.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.72, 251.24 and 140.41 is: 194.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.72 : 251.24 = 140.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.72/251.24 = 140.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.72x = 251.24 × 140.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.72x = 35,275.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,275.91/181.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.12

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