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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.44, 250.42 and 103.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.44, 250.42 and 103.81 is: 143.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.44 : 250.42 = 103.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.44/250.42 = 103.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.44x = 250.42 × 103.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.44x = 25,996.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,996.47/181.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.28

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