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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.18, 250.06 and 107.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.18, 250.06 and 107.50 is: 148.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.18 : 250.06 = 107.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.18/250.06 = 107.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.18x = 250.06 × 107.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.18x = 26,881.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,881.45/181.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.37

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