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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.34, 250.24 and 107.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.34, 250.24 and 107.68 is: 148.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.34 : 250.24 = 107.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.34/250.24 = 107.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.34x = 250.24 × 107.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.34x = 26,945.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,945.30/181.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.59

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