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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.92, 250.82 and 145.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.92, 250.82 and 145.02 is: 199.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.92 : 250.82 = 145.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.92/250.82 = 145.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.92x = 250.82 × 145.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.92x = 36,373.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,373.92/181.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.94

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