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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.32, 250.18 and 107.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.32, 250.18 and 107.66 is: 148.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.32 : 250.18 = 107.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.32/250.18 = 107.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.32x = 250.18 × 107.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.32x = 26,935.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,935.14/181.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.55

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