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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.56, 250.48 and 107.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.56, 250.48 and 107.88 is: 148.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.56 : 250.48 = 107.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.56/250.48 = 107.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.56x = 250.48 × 107.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.56x = 27,021.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,021.78/181.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.83

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