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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.46, 250.41 and 102.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.46, 250.41 and 102.77 is: 141.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.46 : 250.41 = 102.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.46/250.41 = 102.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.46x = 250.41 × 102.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.46x = 25,732.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,732.87/181.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.81

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