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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.33, 250.24 and 103.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.33, 250.24 and 103.71 is: 143.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.33 : 250.24 = 103.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.33/250.24 = 103.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.33x = 250.24 × 103.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.33x = 25,952.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,952.39/181.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.12

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