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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.81, 250.86 and 108.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.81, 250.86 and 108.10 is: 149.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.81 : 250.86 = 108.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.81/250.86 = 108.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.81x = 250.86 × 108.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.81x = 27,117.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,117.97/181.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.16

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