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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.32, 250.23 and 107.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.32, 250.23 and 107.61 is: 148.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.32 : 250.23 = 107.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.32/250.23 = 107.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.32x = 250.23 × 107.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.32x = 26,926.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,926.00/181.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.50

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