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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.92, 251.17 and 135.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.92, 251.17 and 135.24 is: 186.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.92 : 251.17 = 135.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.92/251.17 = 135.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.92x = 251.17 × 135.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.92x = 33,966.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,966.93/181.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.71

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