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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.80, 251.04 and 145.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.80, 251.04 and 145.13 is: 200.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.80 : 251.04 = 145.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.80/251.04 = 145.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.80x = 251.04 × 145.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.80x = 36,432.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,432.18/181.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.40

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