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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.55, 250.52 and 102.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.55, 250.52 and 102.86 is: 141.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.55 : 250.52 = 102.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.55/250.52 = 102.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.55x = 250.52 × 102.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.55x = 25,769.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,769.37/181.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.94

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