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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.90, 251.37 and 138.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.90, 251.37 and 138.16 is: 190.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.90 : 251.37 = 138.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.90/251.37 = 138.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.90x = 251.37 × 138.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.90x = 34,729.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,729.28/181.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.93

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