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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.67, 250.80 and 107.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.67, 250.80 and 107.98 is: 149.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.67 : 250.80 = 107.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.67/250.80 = 107.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.67x = 250.80 × 107.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.67x = 27,081.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,081.76/181.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.07

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