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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.34, 250.25 and 103.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.34, 250.25 and 103.71 is: 143.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.34 : 250.25 = 103.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.34/250.25 = 103.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.34x = 250.25 × 103.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.34x = 25,952.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,952.91/181.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.12

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