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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.20, 250.06 and 102.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.20, 250.06 and 102.52 is: 141.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.20 : 250.06 = 102.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.20/250.06 = 102.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.20x = 250.06 × 102.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.20x = 25,636.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,636.15/181.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.48

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