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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.40, 250.41 and 107.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.40, 250.41 and 107.73 is: 148.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.40 : 250.41 = 107.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.40/250.41 = 107.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.40x = 250.41 × 107.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.40x = 26,974.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,974.88/181.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.70

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