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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.83, 250.97 and 135.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.83, 250.97 and 135.35 is: 186.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.83 : 250.97 = 135.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.83/250.97 = 135.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.83x = 250.97 × 135.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.83x = 33,968.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,968.79/181.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.82

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