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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.58, 250.62 and 107.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.58, 250.62 and 107.90 is: 148.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.58 : 250.62 = 107.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.58/250.62 = 107.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.58x = 250.62 × 107.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.58x = 27,041.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,041.90/181.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.93

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