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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.70, 250.71 and 102.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.70, 250.71 and 102.99 is: 142.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.70 : 250.71 = 102.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.70/250.71 = 102.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.70x = 250.71 × 102.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.70x = 25,820.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,820.62/181.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.11

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