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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.25, 250.17 and 103.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.25, 250.17 and 103.67 is: 143.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.25 : 250.17 = 103.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.25/250.17 = 103.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.25x = 250.17 × 103.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.25x = 25,935.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,935.12/181.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.09

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