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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.23, 250.10 and 102.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.23, 250.10 and 102.54 is: 141.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.23 : 250.10 = 102.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.23/250.10 = 102.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.23x = 250.10 × 102.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.23x = 25,643.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,643.80/181.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.50

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