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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.52, 250.55 and 107.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.52, 250.55 and 107.82 is: 148.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.52 : 250.55 = 107.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.52/250.55 = 107.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.52x = 250.55 × 107.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.52x = 27,013.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,013.76/181.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.82

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