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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.52, 250.50 and 101.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.52, 250.50 and 101.76 is: 140.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.52 : 250.50 = 101.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.52/250.50 = 101.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.52x = 250.50 × 101.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.52x = 25,491.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,491.25/181.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.43

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