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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.18, 250.08 and 103.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.18, 250.08 and 103.60 is: 143.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.18 : 250.08 = 103.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.18/250.08 = 103.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.18x = 250.08 × 103.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.18x = 25,908.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,908.29/181.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.00

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