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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.36, 250.26 and 103.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.36, 250.26 and 103.73 is: 143.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.36 : 250.26 = 103.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.36/250.26 = 103.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.36x = 250.26 × 103.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.36x = 25,959.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,959.47/181.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.14

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