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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.40, 250.35 and 102.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.40, 250.35 and 102.72 is: 141.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.40 : 250.35 = 102.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.40/250.35 = 102.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.40x = 250.35 × 102.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.40x = 25,715.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,715.95/181.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.76

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