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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.68, 250.67 and 106.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.68, 250.67 and 106.98 is: 147.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.68 : 250.67 = 106.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.68/250.67 = 106.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.68x = 250.67 × 106.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.68x = 26,816.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,816.14/181.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.60

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