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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.73, 250.88 and 137.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.73, 250.88 and 137.99 is: 190.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.73 : 250.88 = 137.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.73/250.88 = 137.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.73x = 250.88 × 137.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.73x = 34,616.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,616.99/181.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.49

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