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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.73, 250.80 and 103.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.73, 250.80 and 103.05 is: 142.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.73 : 250.80 = 103.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.73/250.80 = 103.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.73x = 250.80 × 103.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.73x = 25,844.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,844.55/181.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.21

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