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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.02, 249.78 and 107.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.02, 249.78 and 107.31 is: 148.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.02 : 249.78 = 107.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.02/249.78 = 107.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.02x = 249.78 × 107.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.02x = 26,803.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,803.89/181.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.07

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