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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.53, 250.54 and 107.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.53, 250.54 and 107.84 is: 148.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.53 : 250.54 = 107.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.53/250.54 = 107.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.53x = 250.54 × 107.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.53x = 27,018.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,018.59/181.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.84

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