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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.80, 250.89 and 107.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.80, 250.89 and 107.11 is: 147.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.80 : 250.89 = 107.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.80/250.89 = 107.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.80x = 250.89 × 107.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.80x = 26,872.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,872.83/181.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.82

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