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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.98, 250.93 and 135.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.98, 250.93 and 135.20 is: 186.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.98 : 250.93 = 135.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.98/250.93 = 135.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.98x = 250.93 × 135.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.98x = 33,926.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,926.53/181.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.43

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