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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.35, 250.20 and 102.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.35, 250.20 and 102.67 is: 141.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.35 : 250.20 = 102.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.35/250.20 = 102.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.35x = 250.20 × 102.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.35x = 25,687.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,687.41/181.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.65

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