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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.29, 250.20 and 107.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.29, 250.20 and 107.60 is: 148.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.29 : 250.20 = 107.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.29/250.20 = 107.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.29x = 250.20 × 107.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.29x = 26,920.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,920.27/181.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.49

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