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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.47, 250.45 and 102.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.47, 250.45 and 102.82 is: 141.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.47 : 250.45 = 102.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.47/250.45 = 102.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.47x = 250.45 × 102.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.47x = 25,749.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,749.50/181.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.89

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