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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.13, 250.01 and 103.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.13, 250.01 and 103.55 is: 142.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.13 : 250.01 = 103.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.13/250.01 = 103.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.13x = 250.01 × 103.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.13x = 25,886.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,886.77/181.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.92

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