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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.24, 250.12 and 107.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.24, 250.12 and 107.53 is: 148.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.24 : 250.12 = 107.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.24/250.12 = 107.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.24x = 250.12 × 107.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.24x = 26,895.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,895.40/181.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.40

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