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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.71, 250.64 and 107.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.71, 250.64 and 107.97 is: 148.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.71 : 250.64 = 107.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.71/250.64 = 107.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.71x = 250.64 × 107.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.71x = 27,061.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,061.60/181.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.93

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