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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.77, 250.77 and 108.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.77, 250.77 and 108.06 is: 149.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.77 : 250.77 = 108.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.77/250.77 = 108.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.77x = 250.77 × 108.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.77x = 27,098.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,098.21/181.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.08

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