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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.48, 250.47 and 103.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.48, 250.47 and 103.87 is: 143.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.48 : 250.47 = 103.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.48/250.47 = 103.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.48x = 250.47 × 103.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.48x = 26,016.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,016.32/181.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.36

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