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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.87, 250.88 and 135.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.87, 250.88 and 135.09 is: 186.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.87 : 250.88 = 135.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.87/250.88 = 135.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.87x = 250.88 × 135.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.87x = 33,891.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,891.72/181.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.35

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