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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.39, 250.29 and 103.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.39, 250.29 and 103.75 is: 143.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.39 : 250.29 = 103.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.39/250.29 = 103.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.39x = 250.29 × 103.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.39x = 25,967.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,967.59/181.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.16

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