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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.40, 250.25 and 107.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.40, 250.25 and 107.69 is: 148.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.40 : 250.25 = 107.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.40/250.25 = 107.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.40x = 250.25 × 107.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.40x = 26,947.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,947.63/181.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.56

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