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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.75, 250.81 and 103.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.75, 250.81 and 103.08 is: 142.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.75 : 250.81 = 103.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.75/250.81 = 103.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.75x = 250.81 × 103.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.75x = 25,852.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,852.23/181.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.24

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