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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.14, 249.84 and 107.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.14, 249.84 and 107.40 is: 148.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.14 : 249.84 = 107.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.14/249.84 = 107.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.14x = 249.84 × 107.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.14x = 26,832.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,832.82/181.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.13

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