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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.78, 250.84 and 108.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.78, 250.84 and 108.12 is: 149.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.78 : 250.84 = 108.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.78/250.84 = 108.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.78x = 250.84 × 108.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.78x = 27,120.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,120.02/181.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.19

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