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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.56, 250.58 and 103.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.56, 250.58 and 103.96 is: 143.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.56 : 250.58 = 103.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.56/250.58 = 103.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.56x = 250.58 × 103.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.56x = 26,050.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,050.30/181.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.48

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