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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.49, 250.42 and 107.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.49, 250.42 and 107.79 is: 148.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.49 : 250.42 = 107.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.49/250.42 = 107.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.49x = 250.42 × 107.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.49x = 26,992.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,992.77/181.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.73

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