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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.18, 250.02 and 102.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.18, 250.02 and 102.52 is: 141.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.18 : 250.02 = 102.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.18/250.02 = 102.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.18x = 250.02 × 102.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.18x = 25,632.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,632.05/181.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.47

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