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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.68, 250.70 and 103

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.68, 250.70 and 103 is: 142.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.68 : 250.70 = 103 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.68/250.70 = 103/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.68x = 250.70 × 103
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.68x = 25,822.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,822.10/181.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.13

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