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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.61, 250.71 and 107.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.61, 250.71 and 107.96 is: 149.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.61 : 250.71 = 107.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.61/250.71 = 107.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.61x = 250.71 × 107.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.61x = 27,064.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,064.99/181.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.03

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