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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.96, 251.13 and 135.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.96, 251.13 and 135.48 is: 186.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.96 : 251.13 = 135.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.96/251.13 = 135.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.96x = 251.13 × 135.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.96x = 34,021.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,021.84/181.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.97

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