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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.91, 250.85 and 142.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.91, 250.85 and 142.50 is: 196.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.91 : 250.85 = 142.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.91/250.85 = 142.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.91x = 250.85 × 142.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.91x = 35,746.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,746.48/181.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.50

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