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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.20, 250 and 106.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.20, 250 and 106.52 is: 146.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.20 : 250 = 106.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.20/250 = 106.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.20x = 250 × 106.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.20x = 26,630
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,630/181.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.96

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