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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.68, 250.74 and 108.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.68, 250.74 and 108.03 is: 149.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.68 : 250.74 = 108.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.68/250.74 = 108.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.68x = 250.74 × 108.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.68x = 27,088.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,088.08/181.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.10

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