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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.17, 249.99 and 103.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.17, 249.99 and 103.54 is: 142.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.17 : 249.99 = 103.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.17/249.99 = 103.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.17x = 249.99 × 103.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.17x = 25,883.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,883.96/181.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.87

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