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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.13, 249.97 and 103.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.13, 249.97 and 103.52 is: 142.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.13 : 249.97 = 103.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.13/249.97 = 103.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.13x = 249.97 × 103.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.13x = 25,875.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,875.39/181.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.86

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