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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.81, 250.89 and 104.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.81, 250.89 and 104.18 is: 143.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.81 : 250.89 = 104.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.81/250.89 = 104.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.81x = 250.89 × 104.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.81x = 26,137.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,137.72/181.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.77

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