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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.24, 250.10 and 101.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.24, 250.10 and 101.48 is: 140.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.24 : 250.10 = 101.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.24/250.10 = 101.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.24x = 250.10 × 101.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.24x = 25,379.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,379.62/181.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.04

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