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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.95, 251.28 and 135.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.95, 251.28 and 135.24 is: 186.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.95 : 251.28 = 135.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.95/251.28 = 135.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.95x = 251.28 × 135.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.95x = 33,983.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,983.90/181.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.78

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