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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.52, 250.47 and 102.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.52, 250.47 and 102.83 is: 141.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.52 : 250.47 = 102.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.52/250.47 = 102.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.52x = 250.47 × 102.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.52x = 25,755.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,755.83/181.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.89

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