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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.14, 249.93 and 102.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.14, 249.93 and 102.46 is: 141.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.14 : 249.93 = 102.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.14/249.93 = 102.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.14x = 249.93 × 102.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.14x = 25,607.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,607.20/181.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.37

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