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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.74, 250.93 and 139.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.74, 250.93 and 139.66 is: 192.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.74 : 250.93 = 139.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.74/250.93 = 139.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.74x = 250.93 × 139.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.74x = 35,043.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,043.91/181.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.82

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