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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.35, 250.31 and 107.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.35, 250.31 and 107.66 is: 148.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.35 : 250.31 = 107.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.35/250.31 = 107.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.35x = 250.31 × 107.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.35x = 26,949.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,949.27/181.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.60

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