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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.60, 250.61 and 103.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.60, 250.61 and 103.97 is: 143.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.60 : 250.61 = 103.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.60/250.61 = 103.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.60x = 250.61 × 103.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.60x = 26,055.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,055.40/181.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.48

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