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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.54, 250.45 and 103.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.54, 250.45 and 103.86 is: 143.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.54 : 250.45 = 103.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.54/250.45 = 103.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.54x = 250.45 × 103.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.54x = 26,011.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,011.74/181.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.28

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