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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.75, 250.85 and 138.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.75, 250.85 and 138.01 is: 190.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.75 : 250.85 = 138.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.75/250.85 = 138.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.75x = 250.85 × 138.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.75x = 34,619.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,619.81/181.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.48

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