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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.64, 250.70 and 108

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.64, 250.70 and 108 is: 149.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.64 : 250.70 = 108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.64/250.70 = 108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.64x = 250.70 × 108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.64x = 27,075.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,075.60/181.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.06

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