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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.69, 250.73 and 104.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.69, 250.73 and 104.08 is: 143.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.69 : 250.73 = 104.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.69/250.73 = 104.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.69x = 250.73 × 104.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.69x = 26,095.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,095.98/181.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.63

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