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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.62, 250.60 and 102.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.62, 250.60 and 102.93 is: 142.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.62 : 250.60 = 102.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.62/250.60 = 102.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.62x = 250.60 × 102.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.62x = 25,794.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,794.26/181.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.02

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