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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.77, 250.87 and 103.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.77, 250.87 and 103.12 is: 142.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.77 : 250.87 = 103.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.77/250.87 = 103.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.77x = 250.87 × 103.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.77x = 25,869.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,869.71/181.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.32

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