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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.67, 250.72 and 102.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.67, 250.72 and 102.97 is: 142.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.67 : 250.72 = 102.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.67/250.72 = 102.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.67x = 250.72 × 102.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.67x = 25,816.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,816.98/181.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.11

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