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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.18, 249.96 and 107.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.18, 249.96 and 107.47 is: 148.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.18 : 249.96 = 107.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.18/249.96 = 107.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.18x = 249.96 × 107.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.18x = 26,863.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,863.20/181.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.27

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