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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.79, 250.85 and 107.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.79, 250.85 and 107.11 is: 147.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.79 : 250.85 = 107.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.79/250.85 = 107.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.79x = 250.85 × 107.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.79x = 26,868.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,868.54/181.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.80

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