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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.24, 250.04 and 107.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.24, 250.04 and 107.58 is: 148.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.24 : 250.04 = 107.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.24/250.04 = 107.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.24x = 250.04 × 107.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.24x = 26,899.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,899.30/181.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.42

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