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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.30, 250.21 and 107.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.30, 250.21 and 107.58 is: 148.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.30 : 250.21 = 107.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.30/250.21 = 107.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.30x = 250.21 × 107.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.30x = 26,917.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,917.59/181.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.47

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