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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.72, 250.86 and 104.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.72, 250.86 and 104.08 is: 143.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.72 : 250.86 = 104.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.72/250.86 = 104.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.72x = 250.86 × 104.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.72x = 26,109.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,109.51/181.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.68

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