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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.86, 250.65 and 145.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.86, 250.65 and 145.14 is: 200.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.86 : 250.65 = 145.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.86/250.65 = 145.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.86x = 250.65 × 145.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.86x = 36,379.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,379.34/181.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.04

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