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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.27, 250.13 and 107.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.27, 250.13 and 107.57 is: 148.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.27 : 250.13 = 107.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.27/250.13 = 107.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.27x = 250.13 × 107.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.27x = 26,906.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,906.48/181.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.43

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