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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.51, 250.52 and 107.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.51, 250.52 and 107.84 is: 148.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.51 : 250.52 = 107.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.51/250.52 = 107.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.51x = 250.52 × 107.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.51x = 27,016.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,016.16/181.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.84

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