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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.59, 250.63 and 107.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.59, 250.63 and 107.95 is: 148.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.59 : 250.63 = 107.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.59/250.63 = 107.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.59x = 250.63 × 107.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.59x = 27,054.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,054.38/181.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.99

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