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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.62, 250.62 and 103.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.62, 250.62 and 103.98 is: 143.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.62 : 250.62 = 103.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.62/250.62 = 103.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.62x = 250.62 × 103.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.62x = 26,059.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,059.47/181.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.48

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