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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.72, 250.79 and 108.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.72, 250.79 and 108.04 is: 149.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.72 : 250.79 = 108.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.72/250.79 = 108.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.72x = 250.79 × 108.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.72x = 27,094.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,094.81/181.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.10

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