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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.11, 249.92 and 107.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.11, 249.92 and 107.42 is: 148.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.11 : 249.92 = 107.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.11/249.92 = 107.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.11x = 249.92 × 107.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.11x = 26,844.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,844.62/181.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.22

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