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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181, 249.82 and 107.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181, 249.82 and 107.32 is: 148.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181 : 249.82 = 107.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181/249.82 = 107.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181x = 249.82 × 107.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181x = 26,810.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,810.68/181
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.13

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