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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.59, 250.36 and 107.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.59, 250.36 and 107.88 is: 148.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.59 : 250.36 = 107.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.59/250.36 = 107.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.59x = 250.36 × 107.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.59x = 27,008.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,008.24/181.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.74

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