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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.39, 250.23 and 107.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.39, 250.23 and 107.68 is: 148.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.39 : 250.23 = 107.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.39/250.23 = 107.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.39x = 250.23 × 107.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.39x = 26,944.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,944.77/181.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.55

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