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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.25, 250.16 and 107.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.25, 250.16 and 107.61 is: 148.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.25 : 250.16 = 107.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.25/250.16 = 107.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.25x = 250.16 × 107.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.25x = 26,920.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,920.56/181.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.52

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