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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.64, 250.66 and 107.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.64, 250.66 and 107.96 is: 148.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.64 : 250.66 = 107.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.64/250.66 = 107.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.64x = 250.66 × 107.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.64x = 27,061.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,061.25/181.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.98

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