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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.80, 250.89 and 108.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.80, 250.89 and 108.16 is: 149.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.80 : 250.89 = 108.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.80/250.89 = 108.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.80x = 250.89 × 108.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.80x = 27,136.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,136.26/181.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.26

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