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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.61, 250.59 and 103.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.61, 250.59 and 103.98 is: 143.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.61 : 250.59 = 103.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.61/250.59 = 103.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.61x = 250.59 × 103.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.61x = 26,056.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,056.35/181.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.48

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