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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.23, 250.18 and 106.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.23, 250.18 and 106.53 is: 147.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.23 : 250.18 = 106.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.23/250.18 = 106.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.23x = 250.18 × 106.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.23x = 26,651.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,651.68/181.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.06

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