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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181, 249.78 and 103.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181, 249.78 and 103.39 is: 142.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181 : 249.78 = 103.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181/249.78 = 103.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181x = 249.78 × 103.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181x = 25,824.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,824.75/181
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.68

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