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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.23, 250.05 and 107.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.23, 250.05 and 107.58 is: 148.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.23 : 250.05 = 107.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.23/250.05 = 107.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.23x = 250.05 × 107.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.23x = 26,900.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,900.38/181.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.43

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