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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.97, 251.23 and 140.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.97, 251.23 and 140.45 is: 193.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.97 : 251.23 = 140.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.97/251.23 = 140.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.97x = 251.23 × 140.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.97x = 35,284.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,284.00/181.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.91

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